A Greek ferry has rescued a four-year-old girl who had drifted out to sea on an inflatable unicorn.

The crew of the 1,000-gt ropax Salaminomachos (built 2008) was plying its regular route between Rio and Antirrio on Monday when it was alerted to the situation.

The child had been swimming with her parents on a beach when strong currents took the inflatable into deeper water.