Capsize of Samos

[boatman61]

Reports coming in on Sky News about a yacht and a dinghy packed with people capsizing while attempting to enter the port at Samos..

[Polux]

I think you mean this;

Two migrants dead and 30 missing after boats capsize off Greece | World news | theguardian.com

Not while trying to enter Samos but off the coast, at least is what they say on the article.

It seems the same old sad and tragic story with African migrants trying to enter illegally in Europe. Accidents like these ones with dozens of dead happen frequently. That's an horror story

[boatman61]

Good ole Sky...

[beneteau-500]

So far a reported 22 people have died this is the third incident in as many days a ferry ran aground in santorini no loss of life or injuries and a yacht hit the rocks in astipalia

[captain58sailin]

I am sorry for the ones who were lost.

[boatman61]

Heres a young Afghan guy who tried getting into the UK from France.. they should let him in for sheer balls.. and initiative..

[a64pilot]

Originally Posted by boatman61

Heres a young Afghan guy who tried getting into the UK from France.. they should let him in for sheer balls.. and initiative..

You know there is quite a bit of truth to that. People like this that show initiative, more than a little bravery and are willing to risk it all, usually make good citizens.

[appick]

What kind of rig would you call that? Do you think it's got lifting foils? I wonder what kind of anchor he has!?

[appick]

Seriously though that is ballsy! It takes a certain kind of mind, part crazy/desperate to come up with some of the stuff you see imigrants trying. That's some pretty clever use of materials.

[boatman61]

Yup.. 6 bits of wood.. a foam cushion.. a lamp base and an old fishing pole.. some rope a broom handle and bedsheet..