On February 22, a tragic incident unfolded off the coast of Crete when a woman’s body was discovered floating in the sea near Kalo Limani. This tragic development is linked to a shipwreck that occurred earlier, in which a migrant boat issued an SOS signal approximately 20 nautical miles south of the area. Four people have been confirmed dead, and the local authorities are investigating the incident carefully, indicating a humanitarian crisis as numerous migrants remain unaccounted for.

The discovery of the woman's body sparked an emergency response, with local coast guard authorities quickly recovering her body. It has been noted that the deceased woman may be among the many missing from the shipwreck incident, underscoring the perilous journey that many migrants undertake in search of safer shores. Authorities have commenced an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the shipwreck and the high number of individuals who were on board the ill-fated vessel.

This incident adds to the growing concerns over migrant safety in the Mediterranean Sea, where similar tragedies have seen countless lives lost. The situation calls for increased attention to migrant policies in Europe and stresses the need for coordinated rescue efforts. The loss of lives in such incidents not only highlights the dangers faced by migrants but also raises questions about the effectiveness of support and rescue operations in the region, which may require urgent reforms to prevent future tragedies.