At least 11 irregular migrants were located on a half-sunk inflatable dinghy at the sea area of Agrelia, south of Lesvos airport, the Greek Coast Guard reported on Thursday.
One of the people on board, suspected of being a trafficker, tore the dinghy with a sharp object, while the coast guard was trying to collect the migrants, endangering everyone’s life.
According to state ERT TV, at least four people fell into the sea, while the rest struggled to stay alive hanging on the boat or on floating pieces of it. the majority of them most likely could not swim, nobody was wearing life-vests.
The man was eventually arrested for possession of a weapon (knife), setting people’s lives in danger and causing a boat-wreck,
The incident took place at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. August 16, 2023.
All migrants were safely transported to the port of Mytilini.
