More than 80 people died in the sinking of a canoe south of the Canary Islands. The vessel, which was carrying migrants, sank in waters near the Spanish archipelago.
The tragedy resulted in a high number of fatalities. The incident occurred when the canoe was attempting to cross the Atlantic toward the Canary Islands.
Forty-five migrants were rescued alive following the sinking. Authorities continue search and rescue efforts in the region.
The sinking highlights the extreme risks of the Canary Islands migration route, one of the most dangerous in the world for those attempting to reach Europe by sea.
