Migrant watercraft tips over near Greek island, leaving 7 dead– DW– 04/03/2025

A watercraft with travelers has actually sunk in the Aegean Sea, in between the Turkish Mainland and the Greek Island of Lesbos,The Greek Coast Guard Said Thursday At the very least 7 individuals, consisting of Two Children, Died.

The Boat got on its means from the Turkish Coast to theNearby Lesbos It had actually identified by a Patrolling Coast Guard Vessel in the Early Morning Hours.

At the very least 23People Have Been Rescued They were Were Taken to a Hospital, The Turkish News Agency Anadolu Said.

It is still vague what triggered the watercraft to tip over. So, there is no info on the complete variety of individuals on the watercraft or their races yet.

What will Happen currently?

A Search and Rescue Operation is still continuous. It consisted of Three Coast Guard Vessels, to Air Force Helicopter and a Nearby Boat to Search for Potential More Victims.

Why What The Boat On Its Way to Greece?

Greece’s Islands Are Often the First Destination to the European Union for Migrants from throughout the globe. Many of Them Flee Conflict and Poverty in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Last Year, About 54,000 People Reached Greece, Most of Them by Boat.

Accord to a Report by the Organization Refugee Support Aegean (RSA), at Lease 171 People Died or Went Missing in 2024 on their method the Aegean Sea.

Edited by: Wesley Dockery