Death toll from migrant boat found with bodies on board south of Greece increases to 14

Greece’s coast guard said the death toll from a migrant boat found sailing south of Crete rose to 14 after additional bodies were recovered. Authorities recovered 13 bodies from the vessel early Monday, while one of 18 people rescued was later confirmed dead at a health center in Crete. Identities and nationalities were not immediately available, nor was the cause of death. The boat was found about 15 nautical miles (28 km) south of southern Crete. Initially, the coast guard said it recovered 12 bodies; a cargo ship flying the Moroccan flag rescued the other 18 people. Separate reports Monday described more than 180 people found on three other boats en route from North Africa to Crete, spotted by Frontex drones or aircraft.