Crete Tragedy: 13 Migrants Dead, One More Dies After Rescue in Greek Waters
Greek authorities recover 13 bodies from a migrant boat south of Crete. One rescued Sudanese national dies later, raising the total toll to 14.
POLICY WIRE — Athens, Greece — Authorities in Greece confirmed that at least 13 people lost their lives after a vessel carrying migrants sank off the coast of the island of Crete early on Monday, Nov. 9.
The Greek Coast Guard reported that it managed to rescue 18 individuals from the distressed boat. These survivors were all identified as Sudanese nationals.
Tragically, the death toll did not stop at the initial count. One of the 18 rescued survivors was later pronounced dead at a health center on the island, bringing the total number of fatalities to 14.
Official reports indicate that the bodies of 13 victims were recovered from the drifting vessel, which was located in the waters south of Crete.
At the time of the discovery, it remained unclear to authorities what specific circumstances led to the deaths of the migrants aboard the vessel.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)