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Tragic Migrant Boat Sinkings Claim Lives, Rescues Underway

1/26/2026

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On January 25, 2026, a migrant was rescued after 24 hours at sea.
About 50 others are feared drowned after a boat sinking that departed from Tunisia.
Separately, off the Greek coast, a boat carrying over 50 migrants sank, killing a woman and a boy.
Three others are missing.
Fifty migrants were rescued and are receiving care.

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Story summary

On January 25, 2026, a migrant was rescued after 24 hours at sea.
About 50 others are feared drowned after a boat sinking that departed from Tunisia.
Separately, off the Greek coast, a boat carrying over 50 migrants sank, killing a woman and a boy.
Three others are missing.
Fifty migrants were rescued and are receiving care.