The Turkish Coast Guard said they rescued three survivors Monday morning, while another was rescued by a fishing boat following the incident near Edremit district, which is kilometers away from the Greek island of Lesbos.
A search-and-rescue operation is underway to find the missing refugees following survivors’ statements that there were around 40 people on board.
Turkey’s Aegean provinces -- Canakkale, Balikesir, Izmir, Mugla and Aydin -- are prime spots for refugees leaving for the EU, with many Greek islands lying within sight of the Turkish coast.
Refugee boat sinks off Turkey`s Aegean coast, 24 dead
09 February 2016
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At least 24 people have died after a boat carrying refugees sank in the Aegean Sea off Turkey`s western Balikesir province.
