Five killed, dozens more feared dead in boat adrift off Canary Islands
Summary
A boat carrying West African migrants was rescued near Spain’s Canary Islands, with five bodies found and 44 men saved. A migrant aid group says many more may have died on the journey, but authorities have not confirmed this higher number.Key Facts
- The boat was found about 120 km (75 miles) south of Gran Canaria island.
- Rescue teams saved 44 men, some underage, mostly from Mali and Senegal.
- Five bodies were recovered from the boat; bad weather delayed their removal.
- Three survivors were in serious condition and taken to a hospital by helicopter.
- An NGO estimates that 83 migrants, including women and a baby, died on this trip.
- Officials said they have not found evidence to confirm the higher death toll.
- The Canary Islands are a main entry point to Europe for migrants from West Africa.
- Migrant arrivals at the Canaries dropped 57% this year compared to last, due to tighter patrols and better cooperation.
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