US EditionAt least three dead as migrant boat capsizes off Greek island
At least three migrants died and around 20 were rescued after a wooden boat capsized near Crete during a rescue; survivors said about 50 were onboard, authorities reported.
- On Friday, a Panamanian-flag cargo ship recovered three bodies about 15 nautical miles south of Kala Limena, Crete, during a rescue involving a commercial vessel.
- Greek public broadcaster ERT reported the capsize occurred when a commercial vessel approached and passengers tried to climb ladders onto it, causing the small wooden boat to overturn.
- Survivors said about 50 people were aboard the wooden boat, raising fears of a higher toll, while a Panamanian-flag cargo ship rescued 20 people after being directed by the Greek Search and Rescue Center, and searchers deployed four patrol boats, an aircraft and Frontex ships.
- The Greek coast guard said search and rescue operations remain underway as a second boat was spotted nearby, prompting another rescue operation where two additional bodies were found at sea.
- Pressure on Crete as an EU gateway has grown after more than 16,770 arrivals in 2025, with the conservative Greek government suspending asylum processing for three months amid Libya-to-Crete crossings.
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At least three dead as migrant boat capsizes off Greek island
The bodies of three migrants were picked up in waters off the Greek island of Crete during a rescue effort involving a commercial ship, authorities said Friday.
Three people have died in a migrant boat accident near the Greek island of Crete, authorities said today. According to Greek television ERT, the boat capsized as passengers tried to climb a ladder to a merchant ship sent to the area by the Greek maritime rescue service.
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