Six dead, one survivor in refugee boat tragedy off Lesvos island: Greek Coast Guard
Xinhua | Updated: 2017-04-24 20:24
ATHENS - Six dead bodies have been recovered and one pregnant woman has been rescued after the capsize of a boat carrying refugees from Turkey to Greece off Lesvos island, Greek Coast Guard said on Monday.
Among the victims there is an underage boy, while the number of refugees who were on board the vessel is still unknown.
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