A refugee boat sank off the coast of Crete, resulting in the deaths of at least five individuals, as reported by the Greek Coast Guard. Among the approximately 39 survivors, many are from Pakistan. Efforts to locate over 40 missing persons involve the Coast Guard, commercial vessels, an Italian frigate, and military aircraft. This incident underscores the ongoing dangers faced by refugees attempting perilous Mediterranean crossings, particularly from Libya and Turkey to Greece, where numbers have seen a significant rise this year compared to last.