Greek authorities have recovered the bodies of two migrants after their boat sank off the island of Samos in the Aegean Sea. Twenty-two other passengers were rescued, and the operation has concluded. Greece, a key gateway for migrants during the 2015-2016 crisis, has seen a resurgence in migrant crossings, particularly along a new southern route via the island of Gavdos.
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Greece's coastguard reported a tragic incident on Friday, recovering the body of a woman and rescuing 15 migrants after their boat capsized off the eastern Aegean island of Kos. In a separate operation, 78 migrants were rescued from a wooden vessel near the island of Gavdos. The migrants are being transported to Crete, highlighting the ongoing challenges of migration in the region.
Two Turkish nationals have been detained pending trial for alleged involvement in a deadly migrant boat incident near the Greek island of Symi. The suspects face charges of people smuggling after a boat chase with the Greek coastguard resulted in the death of a 39-year-old man. The coastguard officer who fired the fatal shots is also under investigation for involuntary manslaughter.
Two beachgoers in Mykonos were injured by a large ship's wake on Saturday, raising concerns about reckless operation near beaches. The Coast Guard reported the incident and arrested the captain of "FAST FERRIES ANDROS" for violating safety regulations.
A 33-year-old British tourist tragically drowned on Sunday while diving at the popular Epanomi Shipwreck in Thessaloniki, Greece. The man encountered difficulty when the weather suddenly turned, creating rough sea conditions. Despite a rapid response from a rescue boat and ambulance, the diver was pulled from the water unconscious and later pronounced dead.
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According to the Greek coast guard, a boat was found semi submerged in the sea area of Agios Isidoros, northwest of Karlovasi, Samos north west.