Three dead in migrant boat sinking south of Gavdos

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Three bodies have been recovered and 56 people rescued by a Frontex during an ongoing search and rescue operation approximately 15 nautical miles south of Gavdos, which lies south of Crete, after a boat carrying migrants capsized.

Two passing ships, two coast guard vessels and an Air Force helicopter are heading to the scene of the sinking.

The operation is continuing amid force 6-7 winds.