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Tragedy at Sea: 22 Migrants Die off Crete

Published March 28, 2026, 14:19
Tragedy at Sea: 22 Migrants Die off Crete

A tragedy occurred off the coast of Crete, resulting in the deaths of 22 migrants, mostly from Sudan and Bangladesh. The migrants lost their lives during a six-day journey from Tobruk to Crete, due to bad weather, lack of food and water, and mainly due to the cold. The 26 survivors were rescued by a FRONTEX vessel and taken to safety. The two boat handlers, South Sudanese nationals, were arrested as traffickers and will be brought before the Heraklion Prosecutor's Office. Two of the survivors needed hospital treatment.