"The bodies of at least 17 migrants and asylum seekers have been found in a partially deflated boat off the Greek island of Crete, according to the country's coastguard. The victims, as well as two survivors, were discovered on Saturday, some 26 nautical miles (48km) southwest of Crete. list of 4 itemsend of list A spokeswoman for the Greek coastguard told the AFP news agency that all of the victims were men."
"Autopsies have to be carried out as the circumstances of the sinking are not known. The Athens News Agency reported that the boat was spotted by a Turkish cargo ship, which alerted the authorities. The Greek coastguard rushed two vessels to the scene, while the European Union's border agency Frontex sent a boat, an aircraft and a Super Puma helicopter to help in the rescue effort."
At least 17 migrants and asylum seekers were found dead in a partially deflated boat about 26 nautical miles southwest of Crete. Two survivors were rescued and hospitalized in critical condition. The vessel was spotted by a Turkish cargo ship and responders included Greek coastguard vessels and Frontex assets, including a boat, an aircraft and a Super Puma helicopter. Survivors reported instability from bad weather, lack of shelter, food and water, and the boat was taking on water. The boat’s sides were deflated, compressing passengers into reduced space. Coroners will carry out autopsies and consider dehydration as a possible cause. UNHCR reports over 16,770 asylum arrivals to Crete this year.
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