Spanish coast guards rescued on Thursday January 9, 85 migrants that were 7 miles off the Canary Islands.
The islands have hit an all-time annual high for a second year in a row with 46,843 arrivals in 2024. A baby boy was also born on the dinghy as Spain’s rescue services stated that the mother and baby were both in good health.
A total of 60 people were on board, including 14 women and 4 children.
#canaryislands #immigration #spain
The islands have hit an all-time annual high for a second year in a row with 46,843 arrivals in 2024. A baby boy was also born on the dinghy as Spain’s rescue services stated that the mother and baby were both in good health.
A total of 60 people were on board, including 14 women and 4 children.
#canaryislands #immigration #spain
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00:00Watch as Spanish coast guards rescue 85 migrants near the Canary Islands.
00:23The archipelago hit a record high last year with nearly 47,000 migrant arrivals.
00:34In a recent rescue, a baby boy was born on a dinghy, and both mother and baby are in
00:38good health.