Still thousands of refugees brave the sea between Turkey and the Greek island of Lesbos. Most of them can not swim, and have to be rescued by rescue swimmers and volunteers.
Rescue swimmers search for incoming boats along the coasts. Once they spot a boat, they try to guide them to safe beaches.
After their arrival, the refugees, most of them soaked, chilled and in shock, receive first aid and rescue blankets by volunteers, resuce swimmers and medical personnel.
A family hugs after their arrival on Lesbos.
After months of refugees arriving in Lesbos, thousands of used rescue vests are collected on a land fill on Lesbos.
Once in Lesbos, refugees can find shelter in the refugee camp Moria, before heading to the mainland. Yet the camp ist often filled to capacity and many have to sleep outdoors under tarps.