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Türkiye's coast guard rescues 37 migrants off Izmir coast
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- 10 January, 2026
- 16:08
Türkiye's coast guard has rescued 37 migrants after a boat carrying undocumented migrants sank off the coast of Izmir province, officials say.
According to Report, citing a statement by Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya on the social media platform X, the incident occurred near the Dikili district. One migrant was found dead.
Preliminary information suggests that a total of 45 people were on board the vessel. The fate of seven migrants remains unknown, and search and rescue operations are continuing.
A coast guard helicopter, TCSG-502, has also been deployed as part of the operation.
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