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Dinghy accident off Bodrum: 14 dead and only one survivor!
At least 14 dead after inflatable boat sinks off Bodrum. More missing people are being sought. Migrants on a dangerous journey.
Dinghy accident off Bodrum: 14 dead and only one survivor!
A tragic boat accident occurred off the western Turkish coast, killing at least 14 people. A rubber dinghy with a total of 18 people on board sank in the Aegean Sea, one of the most dangerous waterways for migrants trying to reach the Greek islands. The emergency services were alerted by a distress call from an Afghan migrant who was in the water for over six hours. So far only one other person has been found alive and the search for missing people is ongoing, the said Small newspaper with.
The accident occurred near the popular holiday resort of Bodrum. The Aegean is not only known for fair-weather sailing, but also as the main route for many refugees who make the dangerous crossing from Turkey to EU territory. The Greek coast guard had recently increased its patrols to reduce the number of migrant crossings. Nevertheless, these measures do not seem to be slowing the increase in refugees.
More tragedies in the same area
In general, Greece has established itself as an important entry point for refugees into the EU. Over the last few years, numerous people from Afghanistan and Syria have reached European countries via the Eastern Mediterranean. According to the UNHCR, at least 125 refugees died in the Eastern Mediterranean last year, although the actual number may be higher as many are lost irretrievably at sea. The Greek government and coast guard are working to restrict these dangerous crossings and combat the humanitarian disaster.
Statistical developments
An overview of the arrivals of refugees and migrants by sea to European countries shows that the situation remains tense. UNHCR data up to 2025 shows the continuous movement of refugees from North Africa and Turkey to Greece, Italy and Spain. This information can be viewed in detail Statista can be viewed.