Migrant rescue near Samos; deceased woman found
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A Greek Coast Guard vessel on Tuesday conducted a rescue operation for 47 migrants, among them a deceased woman, who were aboard a dinghy in the open sea to the northwest of Samos in the eastern Aegean.
The dinghy was carrying 14 men, 17 women, 5 boys, and 11 girls.
Following the rescue, the migrants were transferred to the port of Vathy, Samos’ capital. After being handed over to law enforcement authorities, they were relocated to a reception center with controlled access.
The deceased woman was transported to the General Hospital of Samos in an ambulance for a post-mortem examination.
During the operation, as reported by survivors, the operator of the dinghy fell into the sea in an attempt to escape and is currently missing.
