Latest / Spain Today - Last Spanish News
03.12 - Spain Today News 4 September 2026
Tragedy Adrift: Over 80 Feared Dead on Migrant Boat
A devastating humanitarian crisis has unfolded south of the Canary Islands. A precariously built boat (cayuco) was found drifting 65 miles southwest of Gran Canaria after spending 26 days at sea. The vessel departed from Gambia on 7 August carrying 128 people, including four women and a baby. Only 44 survivors, all male Sub-Saharan migrants, were rescued by the Guardamar Urania. Due to extreme weather—with 20-knot winds and 2.5-metre waves—rescuers could not retrieve five deceased bodies on board. Six survivors required hospitalisation…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.