At least 25 missing after boat carrying migrants partially sinks off coast of southern Greek island

Jerusalem Post/World NewsIt said search efforts continued for the approximately 25 missing people, as survivors said there were 77 people on the boat.Follow us on GoogleGreek Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Minister Vassilis Kikilias observes a maritime emergency exercise simulating a drone strike on an oil tanker aboard a Hellenic Coast Guard vessel off the coast of Elefsina, Greece March 31, 2026(photo credit: REUTERS/LOUIZA VRADI)SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 08:37About 25 people were missing after a boat carrying migrants partially sank south of the Greek island of Gavdos on Sunday, the Greek Coast Guard said.So far, 51 foreign nationals have been rescued by nearby vessels, while one foreign national has been found unconscious, it said.It said search efforts continued for the approximately 25 missing people, as survivors said there were 77 people on the boat.Four nearby vessels and two European Union border agency Frontex boats were involved in the rescue, while another Coast Guard vessel, a Frontex ship, and a helicopter headed to the scene.A boat sails on the Mediterranean sea off coast of the Greek island of Corfu on June 17, 2026; illustrative. (credit: Roman PILIPEY / AFP via Getty Images)One dead, more than 30 missing after Vanuatu ferry sinksIn a separate incident on Sunday, Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat's office ⁠said in a statement that at least one person was confirmed dead, and more than 30 were missing after a ferry sank off Vanuatu's coast.Search and rescue operations continued in the Pacific Island nation located about 1,750 km east of Australia after the MV Matui went down with dozens of crew and passengers on board, the statement posted on Facebook said.Fifteen of those have been accounted for alive, it added.Follow us on Google