Back to newsA migrant boat sank in Greek waters, resulting in one death and 35 survivors rescued by authorities. Greek coast guard and emergency services responded to the incident. Such events occur periodically in the Aegean and surrounding seas as people attempt crossings from nearby coasts. For tourists visiting Crete, this incident has no direct impact on travel, beaches, or daily activities on the island. Ferry and flight connections remain unaffected. Visitors may occasionally see coast guard vessels operating in the area as part of routine maritime search and rescue operations. If you witness a vessel in distress at sea, contact the Greek coast guard immediately by calling 108 or the European emergency number 112.
general
Migrant boat sinks in Greek waters; 1 dead, 35 rescued
Related news
Discover Crete
Как передвигаться по Криту на автобусе
- Bus Agia Galini до Heraklion
- Bus Agia Galini до Matala
- Bus Agia Galini до Rethymno
- Bus Agios Nikolaos до Heraklion
- Bus Agios Nikolaos до Hersonisos
- Bus Agios Nikolaos до Ierapetra
- Bus Agios Nikolaos до Siteia
- Bus Chania до Heraklion
- Bus Chania до Kissamos
- Bus Chania до Paleochora
- Bus Chania до Rethymno
- Bus Heraklion до Hersonisos
Stay informed.
Get the weekly Crete briefing · news, weather, events. No spam.