US EditionAt least 18 migrants die as inflatable boat sinks south of Greek island of Crete; 2 rescued
- On Saturday, an inflatable boat capsized south of Crete off Lerapetra, 26 nautical miles south of Chrysi Island, killing at least 18 migrants while two occupants were rescued, Greek authorities reported.
- In recent months, arrivals from Libya to Crete have surged, while short, perilous crossings from Turkey's coast in inflatable dinghies and small boats declined due to increased patrols and alleged pushbacks.
- A passing Turkish-flagged merchant cargo ship found the half-submerged boat Saturday, and a Frontex ship and plane, Greek Coast Guard helicopter, two Coast Guard ships, and three merchant vessels joined the search.
- The rescue operation ended with no evidence of additional occupants, and Greek authorities say the boat origin and capsizing circumstances remain undetermined.
- These deaths underscore ongoing migration risks into the EU as Greece is a major entry point for people fleeing conflict, and Frontex with Greek and European agencies face operational demands.
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17 men were found in a deflated boat off Crete. The hypotheses of hypothermia or dehydration are mentioned 17 migrants, all men, were found
In front of the Greek island of Crete, a driving boat with 18 dead migrants has been discovered on board. Passengers have probably lost control of the boat during a severe storm.
The crew of a Turkish ship alerted the Greek coast guard when they found a half-sunken inflatable boat at sea.
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Seventeen migrants were found dead this Saturday after the shipwreck of their boat south of the Greek island of Crete. The hypothesis of hypothermia or dehydration is examined.
Heavy sea and exhaustion: Before Crete, the Coast Guard discovered a boat with 18 dead migrants. Investigators are now reconstructing the descent.
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