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Tragic Sinking Off Greek Coast Claims Two Lives, 22 Rescued

The latest migrant boat incident highlights the perilous journey to Europe as rough seas challenge rescue efforts near Samos Island.

  • Greek coast guard recovered bodies of a man and woman after a migrant boat sank near Samos Island.
  • Twenty-two survivors were rescued from the semi-submerged vessel following a distress call.
  • The incident is part of a series of deadly accidents involving migrants attempting to reach the European Union.
  • Greece remains a key entry point for migrants from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, often via dangerous sea routes.
  • More than 44,000 migrants have reached Greece by sea in 2024, according to UN figures.
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