14 migrants found dead on boat near Greek island of Crete

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 9 Nov, 12:29 · Archive

Greek authorities recovered at least 14 bodies from a migrant boat south of Crete.

At least 14 people have died after a boat carrying migrants was found south of the Greek island of Crete on Monday. A passing Moroccan-flagged cargo ship rescued 18 people from the same vessel, and all passengers were brought ashore. One of the rescued people was confirmed dead at a health centre in Crete, bringing the total death toll to 14.

Greek authorities also discovered two other boats in the area carrying approximately 47 and 40 people respectively. The first boat was spotted by an aircraft from the European Union's border agency Frontex, while the second was found by a Frontex drone.

Greece is one of the main entry points into the EU for people fleeing conflict and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. In recent months, thousands have been attempting the dangerous sea crossing from north Africa, usually from Libya to Crete. Others have made the crossing from the Turkish coast to nearby Greek islands in the Aegean Sea, often in unseaworthy inflatable dinghies or other small boats. Frontex reported that the eastern Mediterranean was the busiest route for migrants attempting to enter the EU in October.

How it is being reported

• At least 21 migrants and refugees die trying to reach Greece’s CreteGreece's coastguard said more than 100 people rescued in several operations off the southern coast of Crete.Al Jazeera · 9 Nov, 12:06
• At least 14 dead after boat carrying migrants found near CreteAt least 14 people have died after a boat carrying migrants was found near Crete, Greek authorities have said.Sky News · 9 Nov, 09:17
• 12 people found dead on boat carrying migrants near Greek island of CreteThe Greek coast guard said 18 people were rescued from the same vesselIndependent World · 9 Nov, 08:45

In this story: Crete · Greece · Frontex · European Union · Libya · Turkey · Middle East · Africa

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