Greek authorities say nearly 140 migrants have reached Greek shores over the past 24 hours. One man drowned off the southern island of Crete while making the dangerous crossing from North Africa. Greece, along with Spain and Italy, remains a key entry point for people from the Middle East or Africa seeking a better life in the European Union.
ATHENS, Greece — Nearly 140 migrants have reached Greek shores over the past 24 hours, making the dangerous sea voyage across the Mediterranean Sea, authorities said Friday. One man, who had set off from North Africa, drowned off the southern island of Crete.
A coast guard statement Friday said one more man who had been on the boat fell into the sea and drowned, according to other survivors and the ship’s captain. All survivors were taken to Crete. They told authorities they had set off from eastern Libya on Tuesday.
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