Tragic Waters: Migrant Boat Disaster off Samos Coast

Three people died, and five were rescued after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Samos Island in the eastern Aegean Sea. An extensive search and rescue operation involving multiple vessels and air force support is underway. The identities and nationalities of the victims are yet unknown.

Three people died and five were rescued after a migrant boat encountered trouble off the coast of Samos Island in the eastern Aegean Sea, Greece's coast guard reported Monday.

Details about the number of people on board the boat, believed to be a dinghy, and what exactly happened remain unclear. An extensive search and rescue operation is currently underway involving three coast guard patrol boats, a private vessel, and an air force helicopter in the area northwest of Samos.

There is no immediate information available regarding the identities or nationalities of the victims. Greece, a crucial point of entry into the EU for refugees fleeing conflict and poverty, continues to face challenges despite increased patrols along the Turkish border.

(With inputs from agencies.)