Boat gets into trouble off coast of Mount Athos

A small passenger boat carrying 23 people from Ierissos in Halkidiki to Mount Athos suffered engine trouble on Wednesday, prompting the response of coast guard vessels and private boats sailing nearby.

While the vessel was being towed to shore, the captain managed to repair the engine before sailing back to the port of Ierissos.

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