Migrant boat which sank off Crete set sail from Egypt - survivors

Sally

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It appears that no one wants to stay put in a Muslim country even though they found safety. All seem to want to reach Europe. Meanwhile, sadly, so many have died in their attempt.


Migrant boat which sank off Crete set sail from Egypt - survivors

Migrants who survived a shipwreck on Friday off the island of Crete in the southern Mediterranean have told authorities their boat set sail from Egypt and carried about 350 people, the Greek coastguard said on Saturday.

On Friday, Greek authorities said 340 people were rescued and nine bodies were recovered about 75 nautical miles off southern Crete, in territory which falls under Egypt's search and rescue jurisdiction.

State broadcaster ERT carried unsourced accounts the vessel was carrying anything between 500 and 700 people.

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