Tragic Shipwreck off Mykonos Claims Lives of Three Migrants, Search and Rescue Operation Underway

Bodies of Three Migrants Recovered, Search and Rescue Operation Intensifies

In a devastating turn of events, a boat carrying migrants encountered a tragic shipwreck off the coast of Mykonos. This morning, the bodies of three individuals, one man and two women, were recovered by a coast guard vessel engaged in the ongoing search and rescue operation.

Desperate Search Efforts Launched to Locate Missing Individuals

The area surrounding the shipwreck is meticulously combed by two coast guard ships, a Super Puma helicopter, and ground forces in a concerted effort to locate any remaining survivors. Earlier in the operation, two individuals were found and provided crucial information. They reported that the ill-fated boat had carried 17 people, including four to five women and a seven-year-old girl.

However, Coast Guard spokesman Mr. Nikos Kokkalas, speaking on ERT, clarified that eight individuals were aboard the boat, indicating a discrepancy in the initial reports. The authorities are diligently working to verify and reconcile the information as they continue their search efforts.

European Emergency Number Activated as Boat Capsizes near Mykonos

A swift and coordinated search and rescue operation was initiated by the Coast Guard immediately after receiving an alert at 6:30 a.m. Through the European emergency number 112, authorities were informed of the distressing situation—a boat had capsized northeast of Mykonos, endangering the lives of those onboard.

The Coast Guard swiftly mobilized their resources to respond to the emergency, prioritizing the rescue of any survivors and the recovery of those who lost their lives in the tragic incident. The operation encompasses extensive search efforts both at sea and on land, primarily locating and assisting individuals who may still be in distress.