Migrant boat sinks off Greek island; 7 bodies recovered

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AP Athens
Last Updated : Jan 27 2016 | 6:22 PM IST
Greek authorities say a total of seven bodies, including those of two children, have been recovered from the sea off the eastern Aegean island of Kos after a boat carrying migrants or refugees sank early today.
Rescue crews recovered the bodies of three men, two women, a boy and a girl. There were two survivors, a man and a woman.
A search and rescue operation in the area by vessels from the Greek coast guard and the European border patrol agency Frontex, a helicopter and Greek rescue volunteers was called off after all on board the boat were accounted for.

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First Published: Jan 27 2016 | 6:22 PM IST

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