Seven missing refugees from capsized boat off Lesvos found dead
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
even of the eight people who went missing off the coast of Lesvos after the old wooden boat they were onboard along with other refugees crashed into a Coast Guard patrol vessel have been found dead, authorities announced on Thursday. The victims are two women, one man and three children and a baby.
The accident, which took place off the coast of Molyvos, is blamed on the rough seas and strong winds blowing in the area. Authorities were able to salvage 31 refugees and migrants.
Coast Guard and Frontex vessels continue to patrol the area for the one person still missing while the broken boat has been transported to Molyvos to be examined by specialists.
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