Cyprus officials reported that at least seven bodies have been recovered following the tragic sinking of a boat carrying mainly Syrian refugees. The search and rescue operation, initiated by Port and Maritime Police, also rescued two individuals, while 12 people remain missing. Authorities have stepped up Coast Guard patrols amid concerns of increased refugee crossings due to political upheaval in Syria. The operation involved multiple rescue assets, and the recovered bodies have been taken to a local morgue, while survivors are receiving hospital care.
Authorities in Cyprus confirmed the retrieval of at least seven bodies from a sunken boat carrying Syrian refugees, with ongoing searches for 12 individuals still missing.
Cypriot officials indicate that new political unrest in Syria may push more migrants to attempt perilous crossings, leading to increased coast guard patrols.
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