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Tragedy in Samos: 7-Year-Old Dies After Falling from Migrant Boat on Christmas Day

Published January 9, 2026, 11:10
Tragedy in Samos: 7-Year-Old Dies After Falling from Migrant Boat on Christmas Day

A tragedy unfolded in Samos with the death of a 7-year-old girl from Sudan. The little girl fell into the sea from a migrant boat near Farmakonisi on Christmas Day, and her body was found on the 'Psili Ammos' beach in Samos in an advanced state of decomposition. Her mother identified her by the clothes she was wearing. An autopsy is being conducted at the General Hospital of Samos.