About 30 migrants feared dead after boat capsizes off Crete
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- •The boat capsized near Crete on or before February 24, 2026.
- •Approximately 30 people are feared dead following the capsizing.
- •At least 18 Egyptians are reported missing after the incident.
- •Since the start of 2026, more than 606 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean Sea.
- •Rescue efforts are ongoing to locate survivors and recover bodies.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Greek authorities increase search and rescue operations more survivors could be found, reducing the death toll and improving humanitarian outcomes for migrants and their families.
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METRT WorldSeveral Egyptians missing after migrant boat capsizes off GreeceMEAsharq Al-Awsat (EN)18 Egyptians Missing after Deadly Boat Capsize Near GreeceMEAl-Monitor18 Egyptians missing after deadly boat capsize near GreeceMEArab Times (Kuwait)About 30 people feared dead after migrant boat capsized off Crete