Emergency responders intercepted a vessel carrying 139 individuals approximately 150 kilometers from Arrecife early on Monday. Severe storm conditions battered the craft during its passage, causing multiple casualties among those on board. Rescuers have managed to recover two bodies from the boat following the incident. Five other individuals were reported missing overboard after the harsh weather struck.
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At least seven migrants die on boat bound for Canary Islands amid storm
At least seven migrants have died aboard a boat carrying 139 people bound for the Canary Islands after a storm hit. Rescuers reached the boat early on Monday, about 150km from Arrecife. Five bodies are missing overboard and two have been recovered.
Published On 2 Nov 2026
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