1 dead and 25 missing after migrant boat sinks off Greece
agenciesathensOne person has died, 25 are missing and 51 people have been rescued after a boat carrying migrants sank off a Greek island near Crete, according to the country’s coas...
A migrant boat carrying 77 people sank off the Greek island of Gavdos near Crete, resulting in one death and 25 people reported missing, according to the Greek coastguard. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with four ships, boats, Frontex aircraft, and a coastguard helicopter deployed in the search area. The 51 survivors were set to be transported to Crete, where authorities will follow proper procedures.
Strong winds have complicated the search operation. Crete and Gavdos have become primary entry points for asylum seekers in Greece, with migrant arrivals decreasing by 31 percent in the last year. In July, Greece's conservative government suspended all sea arrivals from North Africa, aiming to discourage crossings.
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