Rescuers the second day continues search for about 25 people after a boat carrying migrants sank 38 nautical miles south of Gavdos. 51 people saved one died.
According to ERTNewsthe rescue operation continues in the Libyan Sea south of Crete.
After the sinking of a boat with migrants south of Gavdos, 51 people were rescued, one died, and about 25 are still missing. The search continues. pic.twitter.com/hOUciQ8fog
— Athens News (@russianathens) September 15, 2026
Survivors reported that there were about 77 people. As a result of the operation, it was possible to save 51 peopleanother one was found without signs of life.
Near 25 people remain missing.
Searches so far without results
At night and in the morning, search teams continued to explore the large sea area, but no new survivors could be found.
The operation involves:
- ships of the Greek Coast Guard;
- Frontex vessels;
- helicopter;
- unmanned vehicles;
- merchant ships passing nearby.
The work is complicated by wind and a large search area.
51 rescued have already been transported to Crete
Those rescued were taken to Paleochora and Agia Galini, and then sent to the designated accommodation centers.
According to Kathimerinithe boat was found partially sunk.
And this is happening against the backdrop of a new surge in migration
The tragedy occurred at a time of sharp increase in the flow of boats from North Africa towards Crete and Gavdos.
According to Kathimerini, there were arrivals or rescues in the area between Friday and Monday. 744 migrantsand in the first two weeks of September – already 1,610 people.
Only on September 15, two more boats were discovered south of Gavdos – with 46 and 74 people.
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