At least 24 dead after boat sinks off Turkey

At least 24 dead after boat sinks off Turkey
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The ship capsized in the Bosphorus Strait, where Bosphorus and the Black Sea meet. The boat was carrying migrants, believed to be from Afghanistan and Syria.

At least 24 bodies have been found, according to reports from the Turkish coast guard. Search crews are searching for the other passengers. Seven people were rescued, but 12 other passengers are thought to be missing.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.