Tragedy Strikes Again: Migrant Boat Capsizes Near El Hierro
A recent tragedy off the coast of the Canary Islands has resulted in the deaths of at least nine migrants and left 48 others missing after a caique capsized during rescue operations. On a night filled with hope for many seeking a better life, the unfortunate incident unfolded near El Hierro, where emergency services were alerted around midnight. According to the Spanish maritime rescue service, a total of 84 individuals were aboard the ill-fated vessel, with 27 people successfully rescued and taken to La Restinga port. Sadly, two survivors required helicopter evacuation to a hospital for urgent medical attention.
The perilous journey across the Atlantic from Africa to Europe has become increasingly treacherous, with many migrants risking their lives aboard overcrowded and often unseaworthy boats. This recent incident adds to the grim statistics of those who have perished in what has been dubbed the **
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