At least 32 people have died off the coast of southern Greece after a fishing boat carrying dozens of migrants capsized and sank, authorities said Wednesday.
after a fishing boat carrying dozens of migrants capsized and sank, authorities said Wednesday.
Six coast guard vessels, a navy frigate, a military transport plane, an air force helicopter, several private vessels and a drone from the European Union border protection agency, Frontex, were taking part in the ongoing search.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nasdaq 100 (NDX) Index - Investing.comReal time data on Nasdaq 100 including charts, technical analysis, NDX 100 stocks components and more.
Read more »
Greece: 32 migrants dead, more than 100 rescued after fishing vessel capsizesAuthorities say at least 32 people have died after a fishing boat carrying dozens of migrants capsized and sank off the southern coast of Greece. A large search and rescue operation is underway. Authorities said 104 people have been rescued so far following the incident early Wednesday some 75 kilometers (46 miles) southwest of Greece’s southern Peloponnese region. The Greek coast guard says it's unclear how many passengers might remain missing at sea after the 32 bodies were recovered. The Italy-bound boat is believed to have sailed from the Tobruk area in eastern Libya. The Italian coast guard first alerted Greek authorities and Frontex about the approaching vessel on Tuesday.
Read more »
Dozens dead as migrant boat sinks off Greece, around 100 rescuedA large search and rescue operation is launched off the coast of southern Greece following a deadly migrant boat accident
Read more »
Heat index could top 100 in placesWe are tracking the potential to see strong to severe storms later on this afternoon/evening.
Read more »
N.J. Symphony’s season finale ends precisely where it did 100 years ago | ReviewA centennial to remember, indeed! A final review of NJ Symphony's momentous anniversary season
Read more »