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5 migrants drown while crossing from Croatia to Slovenia

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Five migrants died when they attempted to cross the Kupa river between Croatia and Slovenia. Croatian police reported that one officer rescued five individuals who were also struggling in the water. The officer's actions saved these people but could not prevent the drowning of the others.

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On Friday, five migrants drowned while attempting to cross the Kupa River on the border between Croatia and Slovenia. Croatian police reported that an officer who arrived first at the scene jumped into the river to rescue five other individuals; these survivors managed to make it to safety in Slovenia, alongside some migrants who crossed without incident. The Kupa River, known as Kolpa in Slovenia, saw this tragic event occur amidst ongoing migration challenges between the two countries.

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ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Five migrants have drowned while trying to cross the Kupa river on the border between Croatia and Slovenia, Croatian police said on Friday. asserted

police → drown → Friday

An officer who arrived first at the scene jumped into the river, which is called Kolpa in Slovenia, police said. asserted

police → arrive → Slovenia

He helped rescue five other people from the river, while the remaining migrants crossed into Slovenia, a statement said. asserted

statement → help → Slovenia

5 migrants drown while crossing from Croatia to Slovenia

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