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More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands

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More than 80 migrants are feared dead following an incident involving a boat found adrift off the Canary Islands. Rescuers managed to locate and save 44 survivors aboard the distressed vessel.

Due to adverse weather conditions during the rescue operation, responders were unable to recover all remains, forcing them to leave five bodies behind at the scene.

Among the individuals feared dead in the tragedy is at least one infant, highlighting the perilous nature of the maritime migration route.

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Independent.ie (Dublin, Ireland) Highlights the presence of an infant among the victims.
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