Grieving families plead for the recovery of the bodies in the ship tragedy in Greece, which occurred last month. Matloob Hussain, from Pakistan, is among hundreds of migrants presumed dead after his overcrowded fishing boat sank off the coast of Pylos.
Although 104 men were rescued and 82 bodies were found, survivor accounts suggest that there were as many as 750 people on board.
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The families are urging authorities to lift the wreck off the seabed and recover bodies believed to be trapped inside. Matloob Hussain’s brother, Adil, has left his house in Athens unlocked, awaiting the return of his brother.
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The chances of recovering the boat are slim due to the depth at which it sank, about 5,000 meters.
Despite this, the families are determined to find closure and are prepared to make significant sacrifices to recover the bodies. Greek government officials have expressed doubts about the feasibility of raising the wreck.
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Lawyers representing the families of the missing plan to request the recovery of the boat. They argue that it is a fundamental obligation to recover the victims and give closure to their families.
The lawyers compare the lack of interest in this tragedy to the extensive resources allocated to the Titanic, noting the stark contrast.
Matloob Hussain’s family, like many others, is anxiously awaiting his body to be found.
The identification process is ongoing, with more than 350 DNA samples collected. Only a fraction of the recovered bodies have been identified.
The causes of the wreck are still under investigation, with survivors claiming it was due to an attempted towage by the Greek coast guard. Commercial vessels now mainly carry out the search operation under the supervision of the Greek authorities.
The bodies of the victims are stored in refrigerators while they await identification.
Families are hopeful that DNA matches will provide closure and allow them to put their loved ones to a proper rest. Pakistan has sent DNA samples and fingerprints to help in the identification process.
The bodies will be transported to Pakistan once verified and released by the Greek authorities. Families like Muhammad Ayub, whose brother Muhammad Yasin was on the ship, are anxious for the closure, hoping the bodies of their loved ones will be identified.
(With contributions from Reuters)
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