12 Migrants Found Dead Off Crete as 18 Are Rescued

WHO:

ABC News World - Greek authorities recovered bodies and rescued people from a migrant boat.

IJR - The rescue operation involved migrants; Greek authorities are investigating the deaths.

CBS News World - Authorities reported deaths and rescues among migrants attempting to reach Crete or Spain.

WHAT:

NY Post - The death toll from the migrant boat found south of Greece increased to 14.

NY Post - There was no immediate information about the identities or nationalities of the 14 people aboard or what caused their deaths.

ABC News World - Authorities recovered 12 bodies from a migrant boat and rescued 18 people.

IJR - Rescue operations left 20 migrants dead, two missing, and 133 rescued over the weekend. The 20 deaths included 12 bodies recovered from a boat on Monday.

CBS News World - Dozens of migrants died on boats, and scores were rescued.

WHERE:

ABC News World - The migrant boat was found south of Crete.

IJR - Rescue operations took place south of Crete; arrivals from Libya were heading to Crete.

CBS News World - Migrants were trying to reach the Greek island of Crete or Spain.

WHEN:

IJR - The rescue operations took place over the weekend; 12 bodies were recovered on Monday.

WHY:

IJR - Greek officials were preparing additional reception facilities as arrivals from Libya to Crete surged.

CBS News World - Authorities said the steady stream of migrants attempting to reach Crete or Spain showed no signs of diminishing.

HOW:

IJR - Greek authorities were investigating the deaths.

(UPDATED November 9, 2026 17:59 UTC)

Greek authorities recovered twelve bodies from a migrant boat south of Crete, while rescuing survivors. The death toll rose to fourteen, and two people remain missing, reports say. Authorities are investigating as arrivals from Libya surge and rescue operations continue.

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(UPDATED November 9, 2026 14:00 UTC)

Greek authorities recovered 12 bodies and rescued 18 migrants from a boat south of Crete. Over the weekend, rescue operations left 20 migrants dead, two missing, and 133 rescued. Authorities are investigating the deaths as arrivals from Libya to Crete surge.