Greek Ferry Runs Aground in Kasos

A Greek ferry carrying 282 passengers and crew ran aground final night time on the Aegean island of Kasos, the Hellenic Coast Guard has confirmed.

According to the Coast Guard, the ro-pax ferry Vitsentzos Kornaros had onboard 227 passengers and 55 crewmembers when it ran aground because it tried to moor in heavy winds.

The captain reported that the vessel was not taking water and no one was injured within the incident.

A tugboat was from Mykonos was anticipated on scene Thursday afternoon.

Greek island ferries are famously recognized for his or her spectacular med-moor maneuvers – stern to dock – irrespective of how unhealthy the circumstances.