Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Frontex Boat Sinks Amid Search for Missing Migrants

7/15/2025

32 3

Summary

Story summary

A Frontex patrol boat tragically sank in the Aegean Sea near Lesbos while on a mission to find missing migrants, hitting a reef amid harsh weather conditions. Thankfully, all six crew members—five Portuguese and one Greek—were rescued safely. Meanwhile, the desperate search for 36 missing migrants reported by survivors continues.

1 of 1

Story summary

A Frontex patrol boat tragically sank in the Aegean Sea near Lesbos while on a mission to find missing migrants, hitting a reef amid harsh weather conditions. Thankfully, all six crew members—five Portuguese and one Greek—were rescued safely. Meanwhile, the desperate search for 36 missing migrants reported by survivors continues.