The Fishermen of Lesbos, Greece

The Greek island of Lesbos is at the forefront of the refugee crisis as boatload after boatload of men, women, and children fleeing conflict in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere arrive on its shores. While citizen volunteers, NGOs, and governments claim much of the spotlight for rescue and recovery efforts, local people—especially those most experienced on the water—play a vital role, even at risk to their livelihoods and, perhaps, personal health. Greek video journalist Nikolia Apostolou introduces us to Lesbos fishermen on the front lines. If you enjoyed this video, you’ll find lots of related stories on our website at https://hakaimagazine.com. You can sign up for our free weekly newsletter at https://hakaimagazine.com/newsletter-....