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Four migrants have died after an inflatable boat carrying 38 people capsized off the Greek island of Lesbos, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.
According to a police spokesperson, the bodies were found in the Gulf of Gera, while 34 survivors were discovered along the nearby coastline. Identification of both the victims and the survivors is currently underway.
Greek news agency ANA reported that the vessel ran aground close to shore before sinking amid rough conditions, with strong winds producing waves of up to 1.5 metres (five feet).
Most of the survivors, believed to be from various African nations, have been taken to a reception and registration centre on Lesbos for medical checks and processing.
Lesbos remains one of the main gateways into Europe for migrants and refugees fleeing war and poverty, as it lies close to Turkey.
However, the dangerous sea crossings frequently end in tragedy. In April, seven people, including three children, lost their lives when another inflatable boat capsized off the island.
Greece has also reported a rise in migrant arrivals further south on the island of Crete, particularly from Libya.
In July, the conservative government temporarily suspended asylum claims for three months for arrivals from North Africa—a decision that drew strong criticism from international bodies, including the UN Refugee Agency and the Council of Europe.
