At least five dead, dozens missing after migrant boat found drifting near Spain's Canary Islands
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While it was difficult to get precise information given their fragile state of health, migrants reported leaving Gambia and being stranded at sea for “many, many days.” Some estimated they had been at sea for nearly a month.
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At least five African migrants died after their boat encountered trouble at sea. Forty-four survivors were rescued and brought to safety near Gran Canaria. Survivors reported being adrift for nearly a month without provisions.
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About 80 people are confirmed to have died after a migrant boat got into difficulty off the coast of Gran Canaria, Spain's Maritime Rescue organisation has said.
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Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24