More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands
Summary
A boat carrying migrants from West Africa was found near the Canary Islands after drifting for 27 days. Rescuers saved 44 men, found five dead bodies onboard, and fear more than 80 people died during the journey.Key Facts
- The boat left The Gambia in early August with about 127 people on board.
- Spanish Maritime Rescue found the boat 65 nautical miles southwest of Gran Canaria.
- They rescued 44 survivors, all men from sub-Saharan Africa.
- Five bodies were found on the boat but could not be recovered due to bad weather.
- Human rights activists estimate that 83 people have died.
- Three survivors were taken by helicopter to the hospital in serious condition.
- The remaining survivors were brought by sea to Gran Canaria.
- The rescue took place amid strong winds and waves about 2.5 meters high.
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