03.11.2026 17:13
In Edirne, a boat carrying a migrant family trying to cross illegally from the Meriç River to Greece capsized in the morning hours. While the mother and father reached the shore by their own means, a search operation was launched for the 2 missing children.
In Edirne, the boat of a migrant family trying to illegally cross from the Meriç River to Greece capsized in the morning hours. While the mother and father reached the shore, 2 children aged 6-7 were lost in the river; AFAD teams launched a search and rescue operation for the children.
BOAT CARRYING 4 PEOPLE CAPSIZED
The boat carrying a mother, father, and their 2 children aged 6-7, who wanted to cross from the Meriç River to Greece, capsized in the morning hours.
2 CHILDREN LOST
While the mother and father reached the shore on their own, their children were lost in the river. Following the family's report, AFAD teams were dispatched to the area. The teams launched a search and rescue operation in the river to find the missing children.