Bodies of 17 people found in boat off of Greece’s Crete

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffDecember 7, 2025 at 03:47 AM

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On Saturday, December 7, 2025, the bodies of at least 17 migrants and asylum seekers were discovered in a partially deflated boat off the coast of Crete, Greece. The Greek coastguard reported that two survivors in critical condition were hospitalized. A Turkish cargo ship spotted the boat approximately 26 nautical miles southwest of Crete and alerted authorities. The Greek coastguard, along with Frontex, launched a rescue effort. Survivors indicated the boat became unstable due to bad weather, lack of supplies, and taking on water. Officials are investigating the cause of death, with dehydration being considered. Crete has become an increasingly common route for migrants and asylum seekers attempting to reach the EU from Libya.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Frontex 50% Greek coastguard ×260% Crete ×370% Greece ×480%

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migrants 100% asylum seekers 90% boat 80% greece 70% crete 70% deaths 60% mediterranean sea 50% rescue 50% dehydration 40%

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Very Negative

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Al Jazeera

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Far LeftCenterFar Right

Classification Confidence

90%

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Greece

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