Five dead, dozens missing in shipwreck in Greece

(CLO) A tragedy occurred early in the morning of December 14 when a boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Crete, Greece, killing at least 5 people and reporting 40 others missing.

According to the Greek coast guard, the boat capsized 12 nautical miles southwest of the island. A large-scale rescue operation is underway involving both ships and aircraft.

By Saturday afternoon, the coast guard said the number of migrants found dead had risen to five. Photo: GI

The boat capsized in the middle of the night, with bad weather conditions believed to have caused the incident. 39 survivors have been rescued while relentless efforts are underway to search for those still missing.

The death toll rose to five by the afternoon, according to the Greek coast guard, making it one of Greece's worst migrant tragedies in 2024.

Greece has recorded a 25% increase in migrant arrivals this year, with particular growth in areas such as Rhodes and the southeastern Aegean Sea, according to the country's Migration Ministry.

Migrants often come from countries such as Syria, Afghanistan, and African countries, trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea to reach European countries.

Hong Hanh (according to Timesofmalta, CNA)

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/nam-nguoi-chet-hang-chuc-nguoi-mat-tich-trong-vu-chim-tau-di-cu-tai-hy-lap-post325687.html