Migrant Boat Sinks Off Lesbos, Four Die


Migrant Boat Sinks Off Lesbos, Four Die

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Migrant Boat Sinks Off Lesbos, Four Die

A boat sank near a Greek island. It happened near the coast of Lesbos on Tuesday. Four people died in the water, including a young child.

The coast guard found the dead people. They found two women, a man, and a girl. The boat was partly under the water close to the shore.

Some people on the boat lived. Thirty-four people got to the shore by themselves. The police found them, and helped with what they needed.

The search for more people has ended. People on the boat said there were 38 people in total. Officials do not know why the boat sank at this moment.

Greece is a place where many people enter Europe. They are often trying to escape problems in their home countries. They travel from Turkey to Greece by boat, and this can be dangerous.


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Where did the boat sink?

The boat sank near the coast of Lesbos, a Greek island.

How many people died in the incident?

Four people died, including a young child.

How many people were on the boat in total?

There were 38 people in total on the boat.


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