22 Migrants Die, 26 Survive in Greek Sea Crossing

0:00It's March 28th, global news today starts now, AI-powered and worldwide. I'm Cory with the story. Tragedy struck off the coast of Greece, where 22 migrants lost their lives after drifting at sea for six days in a flimsy rubber boat. Rescue teams pull 26 survivors from the water near the island of Crete, thanks to a front-ex European border agency vessel stepping in. Survivors share their harrowing accounts directly with the Greek Coast Guard, painting a grim picture of the desperate journey many undertake. Reports from AFP broke the news first, drawing from those first-hand survivor statements passed along by officials. These kinds of crossings highlight the deadly risks or migration routes, with searches still underway for any others who might be out there.