Tragedy Strikes: Shipwreck off Farmakonisi Leaves One Missing

A tragic shipwreck off the coast of Farmakonisi has led to the rescue of 19 migrants and the arrest of two suspected human traffickers. Unfortunately, one person remains missing. As authorities continue their investigation, the incident highlights the ongoing refugee crisis in the region.

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Leros, Greece: A tragic shipwreck occurred off the southern coast of Farmakonisi, leaving one person missing and nineteen others rescued. Among the rescued were five men, five women, and nine minors.

The incident prompted a swift response from the Port Authorities, who recovered three individuals from the sea and transported six others to Leros Hospital for medical treatment. The remaining survivors were transferred to the Controlled Structure Center of Leros.

According to testimonies from the survivors, a 25-year-old and a 19-year-old have been arrested on charges of human trafficking. The authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shipwreck.

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