EU border patrol vessel sinks off Greek island


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  • Tuesday, 15 Jul 2025

ATHENS, July 14 (Xinhua) -- A European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) vessel sank on Monday after striking a coral reef near the Greek island of Lesbos, Greek authorities said.

All six crew members aboard the Portuguese-flagged vessel were rescued safely by the Hellenic Coast Guard.

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