A migrant boat capsized off the Canary Islands, leading to nine confirmed deaths and at least 48 people missing
FIVE News reports that "Rescuers were able to save 27 out of 84 people on board after receiving a distress call from El Hierro."
"Survivors said that the vessel, which is believed to have originated from Mauritania, was overloaded and many people had gone two days without food or water."
"This incident highlights the dangers of crossing the Atlantic, where thousands of migrants are risking their lives to seek a better future in Europe."
"Survivors said that the vessel, which is believed to have originated from Mauritania, was overloaded and many people had gone two days without food or water."
"This incident highlights the dangers of crossing the Atlantic, where thousands of migrants are risking their lives to seek a better future in Europe."
Source: FIVE News.