Lesbos: The capsizing of a boat carrying migrants from the Turkish coast to a nearby Greek island has resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including two children, as reported by Greece's coast guard. The tragic incident also saw 23 people being successfully rescued from the waters.
According to Emirates News Agency, the search and rescue operation took place off the northern coast of the island of Lesbos, where the bodies of two women and two children were recovered. Despite the good weather conditions in the area, the cause of the boat overturning early Thursday morning remains unclear. Authorities have not yet provided details regarding the total number of people aboard the vessel, their nationalities, or the type of boat involved in the incident.
The ongoing search and rescue efforts involve a coordinated operation by three coast guard vessels, an air force helicopter, and a nearby boat, all working diligently to locate any additional victims who may still be missing.