The Spanish coast guard has rescued 86 people from a boat after launching a search for migrants who went missing at sea more than a week ago. The rescued vessel is said to have been 70 nautical miles (130km) south-west of the Canary Islands.
Spanish maritime rescuers have spent days looking for the small Senegalese boat - like the one seen in this file picture
The coast guard was assisted by a container ship. Both vessels are now heading towards Gran Canaria island. They are thought to have left Senegal on 23 June - four days before the larger vessel. This one sailed from Kafountine, a coastal town in Senegal that is roughly 1,700km from Tenerife, according Walking Borders.
The voyage from West Africa to the Canary Islands is among the most dangerous routes for migrants. They usually sail in dugout fishing boats that are easily tossed by powerful Atlantic currents.
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