Fourteen migrants die as boat sinks south of Crete
Greek coast guard recovers 14 bodies and rescues 18 migrants from a boat 15 nautical miles south of Crete on Monday, with one rescued person later dying in a Crete health centre. Frontex drones spot three additional boats carrying about 47, 40 and 100 people each, and the coast guard plans to bring all 187 migrants ashore. The incidents occur amid a surge in arrivals from Libya to Crete.
Key facts
- The boat may have been at sea for several days and struggled in strong winds, authorities say.
- One of four people taken to hospital later died, a toddler.
- Two Sudanese citizens, including a 16‑year‑old, were arrested as suspected people smugglers.
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Why it matters
The deaths underscore rising risks on the Libya‑Crete route as migrant arrivals increase.
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First published from DR Nyheder, The Straits Times, The Hindu, The Times of India and ABC News (US)