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Greece: 21 Migrant Bodies Recovered off the Coast of Crete

El Fadaly News Desk ·

The Greek Coast Guard has recovered the bodies of 21 migrants near Crete following difficult search operations, as officials warn of a rising migration crisis.

The Greek Coast Guard announced the recovery of 21 migrant bodies off the coast of Crete, following search and rescue operations conducted over the past two days under challenging weather conditions.

Authorities reported that rescue teams found 12 bodies inside a single vessel, while the remaining victims were recovered in separate operations in the same area. Additionally, more than 100 people were rescued last Monday.

Minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris, warned of an increasing influx of migrants, stating that Greece is preparing to face an escalating migration crisis, with official data indicating that over 37,000 migrants have arrived this year.

The Greek government is planning to establish a temporary shelter center near the city of Heraklion to manage the situation.

Preliminary investigations suggest the vessel departed from Libyan territory. Authorities have also detained two suspects accused of human smuggling after they were identified by survivors.

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