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Woman Found Dead on Samos Coast After Migrant Boat Grounding

Published December 29, 2025, 20:00
Woman Found Dead on Samos Coast After Migrant Boat Grounding

A tragic incident occurred on Samos as the body of a woman was discovered on the coast following the grounding of a migrant boat. The incident took place in the morning hours, immediately activating the local emergency plan, involving the Coast Guard, the Hellenic Rescue Team, police forces, and a FRONTEX team. During the search, it was determined that a total of 40 people were on board the boat, including 11 men, 10 women, and 19 minors, who were transferred to the Samos Closed Controlled Facility. The woman's body was taken to the General Hospital of Samos for an autopsy. Simultaneously, a 25-year-old Afghan national was arrested, accused of illegally transporting migrants resulting in the woman's death, as well as illegal entry into the country. The boat used for the transport was destroyed.