Migrant boat sinks off Greek island, 7 bodies recovered
AP | HT Correspondent, Athens
Jan 27, 2016 06:56 PM IST
Rescue crews recovered the bodies of three men, two women, a boy and a girl. There were two survivors - a man and a woman.
Seven bodies, including those of two children, have been recovered from the sea off the eastern Aegean island of Kos after a boat carrying migrants or refugees sank early Wednesday, Greek officials said.
Rescue crews recovered the bodies of three men, two women, a boy and a girl. There were two survivors - a man and a woman.
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A search and rescue operation in the area by vessels from the Greek coast guard and the European border patrol agency Frontex, a helicopter and Greek rescue volunteers was called off after all on board the boat were accounted for.
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