The death toll of Pakistani citizens from last week’s tragic shipwreck off the coast of Greece has climbed to four, the Foreign Office (FO) confirmed on Monday.
In an official statement, the FO expressed its condolences, stating, “We announce with deep sorrow that, as per the latest information shared by the Greek authorities, four Pakistani nationals have been identified among the dead in Saturday’s incidents of capsized boats in the south of Crete Island of Greece.”
The statement added that Pakistan’s mission in Athens is actively coordinating with Greek authorities to assist survivors and arrange the repatriation of the deceased.
The incident occurred when a wooden vessel, reportedly carrying a large group of migrants, including Pakistanis, overturned near the island of Gavdos. At least five individuals drowned, and several others remain unaccounted for as search and rescue operations persist.
The FO had earlier confirmed the death of one Pakistani national while reporting that 47 others had been rescued. Efforts are still underway to locate missing individuals and provide support to survivors.