At least seven dead after migrant boat capsizes near Greek island of Lesbos
Greece is one of the main entry points into the EU for people fleeing conflict and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, with many making the short but treacherous journey from Turkey to Greek islands in inflatable dinghies.
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Greece is one of the main entry points into the EU for people fleeing conflict and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, with many making the short but treacherous journey from Turkey to Greek islands in inflatable dinghies.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/03/at-least-seven-dead-after-migrant-boat-capsizes-near-greek-island-of-lesbos
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00:00At least seven people have died after a boat carrying migrants from Turkey to the Greek
00:05island of Lesbos capsized, according to Greece's Coast Guard.
00:10The bodies, which included two children, were recovered as part of a search and rescue operation.
00:17Twenty-three other people were rescued and taken to a nearby hospital.
00:22The operation is ongoing, with three Coast Guard vessels, an Air Force helicopter and
00:28a nearby boat, all combing the area for any further potential victims.