- Seven people, four women and three girls, lost their lives after an immigrant boat overturned El Hierro in the Canary Islands in Spain
- The ship, believed to have more than 100 migrants, overturned as rescuers began to move young children, and threw everyone into the water
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed his deep sadness over the incident, calling it a sad reminder of the dangers facing immigrants to seek a better future
What started as a desperate journey towards security ended sadly at the El Hierro beach, one of the Canary Islands of Spain.
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This happened when the immigrant boat overturned was escorted to the shore on Wednesday, May 28.
The incident cost the lives of seven people, four women, including a young girl and two young girls, leaving others injured, according to Spanish emergency services.
The ship, filled with more than 100 migrants, was first discovered about 9.6 kilometers from the El Hierro coast.
How did the immigrant boat accident happen?
It was escorted to the port by government rescue agency Salvamar Diphda. When the rescuers began to bring down the children to the dock, the boat overturned and threw them all in the sea.
“It was escorted to the dock by Salvamar Diphda, and as it was about to descend, it turned,” The maritime rescue agency said on social networks, as reported by The Guardian.
Later they involved the sudden overthrow of the people on the ship.
Rescue forces, including the Spanish marine rescue service and the Red Cross, launched a quick response to pull the rescuers from the water.
A driver found one of the dead girls, while two seriously injured children, a girl and a boy, were transported by plane to Tenerife Hospital.
A three -month -old baby suffering from respiratory problems was among those who were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez presented his condolences to the affected families and explained the solidarity with emergency workers to help the rescuers.
He referred to the disaster as a sufficient reminder of the humanitarian costs carried by immigrants in pursuing a better life and emphasizing the need for compassion and coordination of action, referring to it as a matter of humanity.
Why do African immigrants cross over to Europe?
El Hierro, part of the Canary Islands located near the West Coast of Africa, has long been the main route for immigrants trying to reach European land.
Many cross the Atlantic by crafty for temporary boats and rubber boats, which do not have enough equipment for those trips. For many years, thousands have died trying to get to a safe place.
According to The Independent, about 47,000 migrants arrived in the Canary Islands in 2024, a number that broke the record for the second year in a row.
Most of them were Mali, Senegal, and Morocco, with many from Mauritania. Among the arrivals were thousands of young children not marching.
By mid -May 2025, approximately 10,800 people had arrived in the Canary Islands via the Atlantic.
Although this signifies a 34% decrease compared to the same period last year, the risks of travel and humanitarian disasters that often accompany it are still true.
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19 fishermen are trapped while the boat sinks to Kwale
In a case related to TUKO.co.ke, nineteen fishermen in Kwale escaped when their boat overturned after they were hit by intense waves in 2024.
Coast guards responded quickly and rescued all fishermen from the Indian Ocean.
Kwale Police Commander Stephen Ng’etich called on fishermen to slow down the operation for their safety as the climate is still dangerous.
The incident followed a warning from the Kenyan weather department about strong winds and heavy rainfall on the beach.
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