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Greek coast guard transport a body after ship sinks off Greek island

27 November 2023
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2023-11-27 11:40

A cargo ship sank off the Greek island of Lesbos in stormy seas early Sunday, leaving 13 crew members missing and one rescued, according to the statement.  

The ship reported a mechanical problem at 7 a.m. Sunday, sent a distress signal and shortly after disappeared about 8 kilometers southwest of Lesbos. Currently, 8 cargo ships, 3 coast guard vessels, air force and navy helicopters as well as a navy frigate joined the rescue effort.

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