A boat full of people trying to reach Europe sank near Greece. Many people died and many are missing. This sad story is now spreading on the internet.
MandyNews.com has learned about a terrible news story from Greece. A boat that had around 750 people on board capsized. Hundreds more remain missing, and 78 people killed. There is a slim chance that many more bodies may be discovered.
The boat was packed with people who were trying to move to Europe for a better life. The boat was too full and it tipped over in the water and sank.
People who survived this terrible event have said that a group from Egypt set up the trip. The Greek authorities think some of these survivors were part of this group and have arrested them.
Those who made it through the traumatic event said that a group from Egypt organized the trip. The survivors have been arrested by the Greek authorities, who believe that some of them belonged to this organization.
The internet is flooded with videos of the sinking boat. It shows the awful truth of what transpired. People are now wondering why the Greek government didn’t step up their efforts to assist.
“You don’t have to ask to help people in danger,” said retired Italian coast guard Adm. Vittorio Alessandro.
People are now reexamining the regulations for those attempting to immigrate to Europe in light of this tragic incident. The regulations in Europe force individuals to take longer, riskier journeys, said Eftychia Georgiadi of the International Rescue Committee organization in Greece.
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