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WorldMore than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands

A migrant boat that drifted in the Atlantic for 27 days was found southwest of Gran Canaria with 44 survivors and five bodies aboard. Activist Helena Maleno Garzón said 83 people had died. Rough seas prevented rescuers from recovering the bodies; three survivors were taken to hospital in critical condition.

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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-03 10:19Original

More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands
More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary IslandsWorld