At least 17 people dead after boat sinks off Lesbos

Greek authorities say at least 15 others thought to be missing after shipwreck of dinghy that embarked from Turkey

The bodies of 16 women and one man have been recovered from waters off the Greek island of Lesbos after a boat carrying people from countries in Africa sank in the early hours of Thursday morning.

The Greek coastguard spokesperson Nikos Kokkalas said a large operation spanning a number of agencies was under way to find other passengers who had been on the dinghy that set sail from Turkey.