Dead refugees wash up on Mytilene beach after boat sinks off Mythimna

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The bodies of five migrants were located on a beach near Mythimna, Lesvos island, early Monday. A pregnant woman was found alive and was transferred to Petra port with a Frontex Swedish vessel.

According to Shipping Ministry, a man, four women and a young boy are among the dead.

The number of migrants or refugees that were on the boat that capsized early Monday in the sea region off Mythimna is still unknown.

A rescue operation is underway to locate any missing refugees or migrants.

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