At least 25 missing after boat carrying migrants partially sinks off coast of southern Greek island
It said search efforts continued for the approximately 25 missing people, as survivors said there were 77 people on the boat.
At least 25 migrants are missing after a boat partially sank off the coast of the Greek island of Gavdos on Sunday, according to the Greek Coast Guard. As of now, 51 foreign nationals have been rescued by nearby vessels, and one foreign national has been found unconscious. The search for the approximately 25 missing people continues, with survivors reporting a total of 77 people on the boat.
Four nearby vessels and two EU border agency Frontex boats were part of the rescue efforts, while an additional Coast Guard vessel, a Frontex ship, and a helicopter were dispatched to the scene.
In a separate incident, Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat's office reported that at least one person has been confirmed dead, and over 30 are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Vanuatu on Sunday. The MV Matui went down with dozens of crew and passengers on board, as stated in a Facebook post from the Vanuatu office. So far, 15 people have been accounted for alive, the statement added.
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