9 migrants tragically die in Aegean Sea after boat sinks near Canakkale
Turkish medical teams in Canakkale transferring illegal migrants to hospitals after their boat sank while trying to reach Greece on April 3, 2025. (Mehmet Yavas/AA Photo)
In a tragic incident off the coast of Ayvaci in the Aegean Sea, Canakkale province, a boat carrying irregular migrants to Greece sank, resulting in the loss of five lives, with 25 others rescued.
Türkiye’s North Aegean Coast Guard Command teams received a report about the sinking of an inflatable boat carrying irregular migrants near Ayvacik. Upon arrival, the teams successfully rescued 25 people from the boat and brought them to shore. Unfortunately, initial reports indicate that five bodies were recovered.
The rescued migrants received medical attention from health teams who arrived at the scene and were subsequently transferred to hospitals in Balikesir and Canakkale via ambulance.
Turkish Coast Guard Command teams are continuing their search efforts to locate any additional survivors and investigate the incident further.
