A horrific incident in the Aegean Sea has claimed the lives of at least eight migrants after their speedboat capsized while attempting to outmaneuver a Greek coastguard vessel.
Tragic Capsizing: Eight Migrants Lose Lives in Aegean Sea Incident
Tragic Capsizing: Eight Migrants Lose Lives in Aegean Sea Incident
A speedboat carrying migrants capsizes while evading Greek coastguard, resulting in tragic losses.
The coastguard reported that the speedboat lost control during a high-speed chase, colliding with the coastguard ship, which ultimately caused it to overturn. Rescue efforts led to the recovery of 18 survivors, many of whom sustained injuries in the ordeal.
This tragic event unfolded near the popular island of Rhodes, a known hotspot for migrant crossings from the Turkish coast, particularly trafficked by smugglers. As search operations continue, the coastguard has deployed helicopters and vessels in hopes of locating additional survivors.
Each year, numerous individuals perish in dangerous Mediterranean crossings as they endeavor to reach Europe—a perilous journey fraught with uncertainty. The most recent reports indicate that 2023 has seen a significant influx of over 50,000 arrivals in Greece by sea, positioning it as the second most frequented European route for migrants, following Italy.
Despite a decline in migrant traffic since August, numbers have surged once more in recent weeks, according to data from the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR). The agency recorded approximately 180,000 sea arrivals across Europe this year, with a staggering 2,000 individuals reported as dead or missing, including a notable 23% of those being children.
This tragic event unfolded near the popular island of Rhodes, a known hotspot for migrant crossings from the Turkish coast, particularly trafficked by smugglers. As search operations continue, the coastguard has deployed helicopters and vessels in hopes of locating additional survivors.
Each year, numerous individuals perish in dangerous Mediterranean crossings as they endeavor to reach Europe—a perilous journey fraught with uncertainty. The most recent reports indicate that 2023 has seen a significant influx of over 50,000 arrivals in Greece by sea, positioning it as the second most frequented European route for migrants, following Italy.
Despite a decline in migrant traffic since August, numbers have surged once more in recent weeks, according to data from the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR). The agency recorded approximately 180,000 sea arrivals across Europe this year, with a staggering 2,000 individuals reported as dead or missing, including a notable 23% of those being children.
