The death toll from a migrant boat found south of Crete has risen to 14, according to updated reports citing the Greek Coast Guard. Thirteen bodies were recovered from the boat, and one of 18 people initially rescued later died at a health center, the Associated Press and Reuters reported.

How the reported toll changed

Initial accounts reported 12 deaths. The updated count reflects the recovery of 13 bodies and the later death of one rescued person who had been taken for medical care. Reuters reported that the boat was found about 15 nautical miles south of Crete after a cargo ship alerted authorities.

The updated figures were attributed to the Greek Coast Guard in reporting by the Associated Press and Reuters. The reports did not establish what caused the deaths, and the identities and nationalities of those aboard were not confirmed in the accounts reviewed.

Earlier reporting on the rescue

The Globuzz initial report on the 12 deaths and 18 people rescued covered the earlier count before the additional fatality was reported.

Sources

Associated Press: Updated report on the migrant boat found south of Crete
Reuters report, republished by StreetInsider