The thriller with the immigrants, whose boat sank off Chios, had a tragic end on Tuesday morning (26/10). Specifically, according to information from the Coast Guard, three people were pulled out dead, after the overturning of a boat, in which 27 migrants were aboard, while three more people are wanted. The first body was transported to the hospital of Chios shortly after 11 in the morning while a similar procedure will be followed for the other bodies.
According to the first information, the foreigners aboard the boat called for help via 112, saying that their boat is in a difficult position. It is recalled that the sinking of the boat with the immigrants occurred in the morning hours of Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in the sea area of Nenita, Chios, off Gridia. Investigations to find the other three missing continue by all means by boat and air.
According to the Coast Guard - Hellenic Coast Guard, so far 21 people have been rescued (13 men, 7 women and a child), while the operation involves two naval vessels, a super puma helicopter, a Greek army helicopter, a force ship NATO, three fishing vessels and three floating ships. Winds of 5 to 6 beauforts are blowing in the sea area.
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