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Girl missing as migrant boat capsizes off Lesvos

Girl missing as migrant boat capsizes off Lesvos

A young girl is missing after a boat carrying 52 asylum-seekers capsized off the coast of Lesvos island on Tuesday, reports say.

According to the same reports, 51 people were rescued by Greek coast guard officials.

The search and rescue operation was reportedly hampered by severe winds in the area.

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