"The vessel, which was ferrying migrants across the Aegean Sea en route to Europe, ignored repeated warnings to stop, with the pilot instead attempting to outrun them."
"Following search and rescue operations, 21 undocumented migrants were rescued alive, while the bodies of 18 others were recovered, according to the Turkish Coast Guard."
"Though the distance between Turkey and Greece is minimal, migrant drownings in the Aegean are a frequent occurrence, with unseaworthy vessels provided by human smugglers often overfilled and sailing in poor weather."
An inflatable boat carrying migrants capsized in Turkish waters, resulting in at least 18 deaths. The vessel ignored warnings from authorities and attempted to flee. It began taking on water in rough seas near Bodrum. Turkish Coast Guard reported that 21 migrants were rescued, while search operations for the missing continue. The boat's departure point and destination remain unknown. Dangerous crossings in unseaworthy vessels are common, with many migrants fleeing poverty and conflict from various regions, including Africa and the Middle East.
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