Four Migrants Die in Boat Capsize off Lesbos Coast

A migrant boat carrying 38 people sank off the southern coast of Lesbos, Greece, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including a child, while 34 survivors managed to reach shore. The victims, recovered from the sea near a rocky shoreline, included two women, a man, and a girl, with all passengers reportedly of African origin. The Greek coast guard found a semi-submerged boat near the site, but the exact cause of the sinking remains under investigation, with strong winds and rough seas possibly contributing to the accident. Greece continues to be a key entry point into the European Union for migrants fleeing conflict and poverty, with many attempting perilous crossings from Turkey to nearby islands in often unsafe vessels. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by migrants on the Aegean route, where overcrowded and unseaworthy boats frequently encounter fatal incidents. Survivors were rescued by the Hellenic Coast Guard and transferred to a controlled facility on Lesbos as authorities continue to monitor migration flows in the area.