17 refugees drown in attempt to reach Kos

Seventeen refugees drowned when their boat sank yesterday off the Turkish coast while headed for the Greek island of Kos, the Anadolu Agency reported.

17 refugees drown in attempt to reach Kos
Mon, 28 Sep, 2015 - 01:00
David Dolan

The boat was carrying 37 people, 20 of whom were rescued, when it sank in the Aegean Sea, Anadolu said, citing local governor Amir Cicek.

The 8m boat had set off from the coastal village of Gumusluk.

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