Key Highlights
- According to an update from the Greek authorities, two Coast Guard ships, a Frontex vessel, three coastal vessels, as well as a Super Puma helicopter and a Frontex aircraft, immediately rushed to the spot to locate any missing persons.
- Related Trump calls Somali migrants 'garbage' during cabinet meetingTwo dozen NGO workers go on trial in Greece for assisting migrant boat arrivals Two occupants were rescued, but 18 people have been found dead.
- There are no other missing persons, as the search and rescue operation has now been completed and no evidence of additional occupants has emerged.
- The circumstances under which the boat capsized or sank remain unclear.
- Greece is a major entry point into the European Union for people fleeing conflict and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia and fatal accidents are a common occurrence.
