At least two refugees died while trying to make the treacherous crossing to Spain's Canary Islands, hit by hypothermia, dehydration and injuries
The drifting vessel was towed to the port of Arguineguin on the island of Gran Canaria, where rescuers removed two bodies from the boat.
The drifting vessel was towed on Wednesday to the port of Arguineguin on the island of Gran Canaria, where rescuers removed two bodies from the boat. It was not clear where the boat had set off from, but Spain is one of the major gateways for refugees departing from North Africa seeking a better life in Europe.The number of people attempting the sea crossing to the Canaries, an archipelago in the Atlantic off the coast of northwest Africa, has increased dramatically since late 2019 after checks on Mediterranean routes were tightened.
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