Nearly two dozen migrants lost their lives in waters near Greece after being stranded at sea for six days in an inflatable vessel. Twenty-six survivors were pulled from the water by European border patrol forces near Crete.
A tragic maritime incident in the Mediterranean Sea has claimed the lives of 22 migrants who spent nearly a week drifting in an inflatable boat before being discovered by authorities, according to reports from Saturday, March 28.
European border agency Frontex successfully rescued 26 survivors from the waters near the Greek island of Crete, as confirmed by Greek coast guard officials. The survivors provided accounts to authorities describing their harrowing six-day ordeal at sea in the rubber vessel.
The deadly incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting perilous sea crossings in the Mediterranean region. News agencies report that verification of these details is still pending through additional sources.
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