A tragic incident occurred off the southern coast of Crete, Greece, where at least three migrants were reported dead following the capsizing of their wooden boat. Approximately twenty people were rescued by a commercial vessel that was directed to the site under orders from the Greek search and rescue center. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the capsizing happened as the passengers were attempting to board the rescue vessel's ladders when a sudden shift in weight caused the wooden boat to overturn.

The rescue operations are still ongoing as authorities search for signs of the approximately fifty individuals believed to have been aboard the vessel. Reports indicate that the situation is critical, with continued efforts from both the Greek Coast Guard and various commercial vessels in the area to locate any additional survivors. The incident highlights the ongoing plight of migrants attempting to reach Europe via perilous sea routes, often in unseaworthy crafts that cannot withstand rough waters.

This incident is symptomatic of the broader crisis facing migrants in the Mediterranean, where many risk their lives to flee conflict and poverty in their home countries. The Greek government's response and the international community’s approach to this ongoing humanitarian issue may come under scrutiny following this tragedy, pushing for renewed discussions on migration policies and rescue operations.