4 migrants died trying to reach an eastern Greek island in a small boat that sank
Greece’s coast guard says four people have died and five others have been rescued after a boat carrying migrants sank off the island of Samos
By AP News
Published - Sep 23, 2024, 04:23 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 06:59 PM EST
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A small boat carrying migrants from nearby Turkey sank Monday in wind-tossed waters in the eastern Aegean Sea just off the island of Samos, killing at least four people, Greek authorities said.
The bodies of three women and a girl were found in the water. The coast guard said five others were rescued from the sea, and another 26 who safely made it to shore were later found on land.
A large search and rescue operation by air, land and sea remained in effect because survivors said it was possible one or two people might still be missing.
Authorities were initially alerted by a local resident who heard screams and cries for help from the sea, local officials said.
