Milan, 9 Nov. (LaPresse/AP) – Greek authorities have reported that they have recovered 12 bodies from a boat carrying migrants, spotted south of the island of Crete, whilst a passing merchant ship rescued 18 people from the same vessel. No further information is currently available regarding the 12 victims. The Greek coastguard stated that the vessel was found on Monday morning approximately 15 nautical miles – equivalent to around 28 km – south of the island of Crete. Two further boats were also spotted south of Crete, carrying 47 and 40 people respectively. In recent months, thousands of migrants have undertaken the dangerous sea crossing from the northern coasts of Africa to Greece. Greece lies along one of the most frequently used routes for those fleeing conflict and poverty in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, heading for Europe.
Greece: 12 dead on migrant boat south of Crete, 18 people rescued
Milan, 9 Nov. (LaPresse/AP) – Greek authorities have reported that they have recovered 12 bodies from a boat carrying migrants, spotted south of the island of Crete, whilst a passing merchant ship rescued 18 people from the same vessel. No further information is currently available regarding the 12 victims. The Greek coastguard stated that the vessel was found on Monday morning approximately 15 nautical miles – equivalent to around 28 km – south of the island of Crete. Two further boats were also spotted south of Crete, carrying 47 and 40 people respectively. In recent months, thousands of migrants have undertaken the dangerous sea crossing from the northern coasts of Africa to Greece. Greece lies along one of the most frequently used routes for those fleeing conflict and poverty in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, heading for Europe.