Five Migrants Drown While Trying to Cross from Croatia to Slovenia
Five people lost their lives and five others were rescued in an accident in the river separating the borders of Croatia and Slovenia.
According to a statement by Croatian police, five migrants trying to cross from Croatia to Slovenia drowned in the Kupa River.
Tragedy During River Crossing
Croatian police announced that irregular migrants attempting to cross the country's border into Slovenia faced a dangerous situation in the river.
According to official statements, five migrants from the group wanting to cross the Kupa River were swept away by the waters and lost their lives.
Police Intervention and Rescue Efforts
One of the police officers who first arrived at the scene made an emergency move, jumped directly into the river, and joined the rescue efforts.
As a result of this intervention, five people were rescued alive from the dangerous situation in the river, and it was reported that some migrants managed to cross to the Slovenian side.
Dangers on the Balkan Migration Route
Croatia is located on the Balkan land route frequently used by migrants trying to reach Western Europe by fleeing conflict and poverty in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
During these arduous journeys lasting months, migrants frequently face mortal dangers and great hardships.