A devastating migrant boat sinking off the Grecian coast this week is potentially the deadliest in recent history, leaving hundreds missing and presumed dead. The vessel, en route from Tobruk, Libya, to Italy, capsized, sparking outrage and grief across Europe.

EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson, speaking at a Brussels press conference, labeled the event as possibly "the worst ever tragedy we’ve seen in the Mediterranean." The sheer scale of the loss underscores the continuing migrant crisis and the perilous journeys undertaken by individuals seeking refuge in Europe.

The image above captures the migrant boat before the tragic sinking near Kalamata, Greece. Rescue efforts are ongoing, but hopes of finding more survivors dwindle. (Photo by Greek Coast Guard/Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Johansson condemned the actions of smugglers who overcrowd vessels, stating, "They are not sending them to Europe, they are sending them to death." She emphasized the urgent need to prevent such incidents.

Families of the missing anxiously seek information at a migrant camp near Athens. The search for survivors continues, but the grim reality of the situation weighs heavily on those awaiting news. (Photo by Angelos Tzortzinis / AFP via Getty Images)

While rescue services have managed to save over 100 individuals and recover approximately 79 bodies, survivor accounts indicate that as many as 750 people were aboard the ill-fated vessel. This discrepancy highlights the difficulty in accurately assessing the full extent of the tragedy.