Capsizing

Tragedy struck in Spain’s Canary Islands as seven individuals lost their lives when an overcrowded migrant boat capsized while preparing to disembark. This incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by those attempting to navigate perilous migration routes. Emergency services in the Atlantic archipelago confirmed that rescuers, supported by a helicopter, were actively searching for survivors in the port of La Restinga, located on the island of El Hierro. Juan Miguel Padron, the mayor of El Pinar municipality, noted on…

The Nigeria Emergency Management Agency has reported a grim development: 14 bodies have been retrieved from the waters of central Niger State. Unfortunately, around 150 passengers are still unaccounted for following a tragic boat capsizing incident. According to officials, the boat overturned after it was overloaded, carrying about 300 passengers from the Mundi community. These individuals had congregated for a religious event in the nearby Gbajibo village. Of those on board, 150 were successfully rescued, leaving a…