Seven Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks Near Lesbos

Rescue operations continue as 23 survivors are pulled from the Aegean Sea; Greek immigration policies face renewed scrutiny.

A migrant boat sank near the Greek island of Lesbos on April 3, 2025, resulting in seven confirmed deaths, including two children.
The Greek Coast Guard and Port Police have rescued 23 individuals, with search efforts ongoing for additional survivors.
The initial death toll of four was revised to seven after further bodies were recovered later in the day.
The sinking highlights the dangers of crossings in the Aegean Sea, where over 2,300 migrants were reported dead or missing in 2024.
Greece's stricter immigration policies, aimed at deterring illegal entry and expediting deportations, have drawn criticism from human rights organizations.