Extensive reports in the international media about the shipwreck in Pylos

With extensive reports, the foreign media are following the fatal shipwreck, which happened off Pylos when the fishing boat, in which immigrants were on board, capsized. The international media hosts the news on their front page and follows the ongoing rescue operation.

Associated Press

The Associated Press reports on the major rescue operation underway, reporting that six coast guard vessels, a navy frigate, a military transport plane, an Air Force helicopter, several private boats and a drone from the European Border Guard Union, Frontex, were involved in the ongoing investigation.

Reuters

The Reuters agency, in its report, states that this is the shipwreck with the most victims that happened in the last year in Greece.

BBC

The BBC reports the difficult conditions under which the rescue operation is progressing due to the strong winds in the area.

Agence France-Presse reported the news as an extraordinary event

#BREAKING Greece says 17 migrants dead after ship capsizes pic.twitter.com/xDdfEc9C5I

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) June 14, 2023

It is heart-breaking. 41 bodies recovered & fears that hundreds more may be missing in a shipwreck off Pylos, Greece.

Such tragic deaths at sea are avoidable.

We need more safe pathways for people forced to flee. They should not be left with impossible life-threatening choices. pic.twitter.com/ZqTsRX9CdX

— UNHCR Greece (@UNHCRGreece) June 14, 2023

‼️ A shipwreck occurred today off Pylos, Greece according to @HCoastGuard.

So far 104 survivors were brought to shore while 32 bodies were recovered. Search and rescue efforts continue and we fear more lives were lost.

Initial reports suggested up to 400 people were on board. pic.twitter.com/7TBTWiHs84

— IOM – UN Migration 🇺🇳 (@UNmigration) June 14, 2023