Cargo Ship Sinks off Greek Island, 13 Crew Members Missing in Rescue Operation

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A cargo ship carrying 14 crew members and a load of salt sank off the coast of Lesbos island in Greece due to high-speed winds, with only one crew member rescued so far. A major rescue operation involving multiple ships, helicopters, and coast guard vessels is underway. The ship reported a mechanical failure before tilting and sinking. The storm, named Oliver, has caused dangerous weather conditions in Greece, which has already been hit by flooding in recent months.
- Rescue operation under way after cargo ship sinks off Greece coast Al Jazeera English
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- Greece: 13 crew missing after cargo ship sinks near Lesbos DW (English)
- 13 crew members missing after a cargo ship sinks off a Greek island in stormy seas The Washington Post
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