18 migrants died when a boat sank in the Aegean Sea off the Turkish coast
18 migrants were killed on board Rubber boat drowned, Wednesday, at Aegean Sea off the coast of Bodrum in southwestern Türkiye, according to what the Turkish Coast Guard announced.
A statement from the Coast Guard stated: "Following search and rescue operations, 21 irregular migrants were rescued alive, while the bodies of 18 others were recovered."
The Coast Guard forces explained that they spotted the group of migrants at sea around six in the morning (03:00 GMT), noting that "The rubber boat refused to stop and sped away at high speed" Before the water seeps into him and he drowns.
High demand
The city of Bodrum, which witnesses great tourist demand, is located close to several Greek islands, including Kos, which is one of the entry points to European Union in the Aegean Sea.
The island of Kos and Turkey are less than five kilometers apart.
Drownings
Drownings occur frequently during these perilous journeys to the Greek islands.
At least 831 migrants have gone missing or been found dead in the Mediterranean Sea since the beginning of the year, according to the International Organization for Migration.
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