A recent maritime tragedy occurred near a Greek island, where a boat carrying migrants capsized, resulting in the deaths of at least three individuals. The incident took place as a commercial ship, directed by Greece's search and rescue center, approached a wooden boat carrying approximately 50 migrants. As passengers attempted to board the commercial ship via a ladder, the small vessel capsized due to sudden movement, leading to the fatal incident.

In response to the capsizing, the Greek Coast Guard and various rescue agencies promptly launched a search operation. Reports indicate that four high-speed patrol boats, an aircraft, and two vessels from the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX) were deployed to search for survivors in the area. Eyewitness accounts suggest approximately 50 migrants were aboard the wooden boat at the time of the incident, highlighting the ongoing perilous conditions faced by individuals attempting to cross the Mediterranean in search of a better life.

This incident underscores the increasing risks migrants are taking, particularly on the prolonged route from Libya to Crete, which they have been opting for over the past year to reach the European Union. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) indicates a growing trend in migrant crossings to Crete, emphasizing the urgent need for international responses to the humanitarian crisis at sea, as perilous journeys continue to claim lives and highlight the challenges faced by migrants seeking refuge.