A cargo ship sank off the Greek island of Lesbos in stormy seas early Sunday, leaving one crew member dead, 12 missing and one rescued, authorities said.
The Raptor, registered in Comoros, was on its way to Istanbul from Alexandria, Egypt, carrying 6,000 tons of salt, the coast guard said. It had a crew of 14, including eight Egyptians, four Indians and two Syrians, the coast guard said.
The ship reported a mechanical problem in the early hours of Sunday and sent a distress signal, shortly after disappearing about 8 kilometers southwest of Lesbos, authorities said.
12 crew members are missing, 1 dead after a cargo ship sinks off a Greek island
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