Five Migrants Die After Weeks-Long Drift on Overcrowded Boat in Atlantic Ocean

5 migrants dead after boat carrying over 100 people drifts for weeks in Atlantic

At least five African migrants died after their boat encountered trouble at sea. Forty-four survivors were rescued and brought to safety near Gran Canaria. Survivors reported being adrift for nearly a month without provisions. Many migrants suffered dehydration and illness after drinking seawater. The Atlantic route to the Canary Islands remains a dangerous journey.

By Yashasvi Vasistha