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Rescue of a fishing boat south of the Canary Islands leaves over 80 dead

A fishing boat that left Gambia was rescued south of the Canary Islands with 44 survivors and more than 80 dead.

3 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A fishing boat that had sunk south of the Canary Islands was rescued by Salvamento Marítimo. The vessel had left Gambia 26 days ago with 128 people on board.

During the rescue, 44 survivors were located and five bodies were recovered. Reports indicate that the death toll exceeds 80, including a baby among the victims.

The boat was found 120 kilometers from Gran Canaria, having drifted for more than three weeks in extreme conditions.

Information about this incident has been reported by several sources, coinciding with the high number of deceased and the limited number of survivors.

This event highlights the risks faced by migrants attempting to reach the Canary Islands via dangerous maritime routes.

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