Migrant Children Feared Dead After Wooden Boat Sinks Near Greece

At least three bodies, two of which were children, were recovered after their wooden ship sunk during strong winds while they traveled to Greece, officials said. 

Many more are feared dead after the bodies of a 1- and 4 year old boy and an adult male was found, the Greek Coast Guard told NBC News.

Ten children were given CPR on the beach on the island of Lesbos for over 20 minutes but their condition wasn't immediately knowns, a witness said. 

About 120 other people on a boat with 200 passengers were rescued, a witness said. 

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