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At least three dead as migrant boat capsizes off Greek island

At least three dead as migrant boat capsizes off Greek island

The bodies of three migrants were picked up in waters off the Greek island of Crete during a rescue effort involving a commercial ship, authorities said.

February 26, 2026

17 found dead in migrant vessel off Crete: coastguard

17 found dead in migrant vessel off Crete: coastguard

Seventeen migrants died, likely due to dehydration, while two survived after their vessel sank off Crete, possibly due to bad weather. Crete remains a key route for migrants crossing from Libya to the EU.

December 7, 2025