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Tragic Capsizing of Migrant Boat Near El Hierro Claims Lives of Four Women and Three Girls

A migrant boat capsized near El Hierro, Spain, resulting in the deaths of four women and three girls, with many others rescued.


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A small boat carrying over 100 migrants capsized near El Hierro, Spain, leading to the deaths of four women and three girls. The incident occurred as rescuers began evacuating minors after the boat, spotted 6 miles from shore, approached the dock. Emergency services rescued several individuals, with two children hospitalized in critical condition. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed condolences, highlighting the tragedy of migration. The Canary Islands remain a perilous route for migrants, with thousands risking their lives annually, despite a recent decrease in arrivals.

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The articles report on tragic incidents involving migrant boat capsizings, resulting in the deaths of multiple women and girls.

They highlight the ongoing humanitarian crisis and dangers faced by migrants attempting to reach Spain's Canary Islands.

The tone is somber, reflecting deep concern and sadness over the loss of innocent lives in perilous journeys.

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Four women and three girls die as migrant boat capsizes off Canary Islands
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"…It was the latest tragedy to unfold on the perilous Canary Islands route, which last year claimed more than 10,400 lives, according to the NGO Caminando Fronteras."

Boat capsizes on arrival at Spain’s Canary Islands; seven women, girls die
Al JazeeraAl Jazeera·19d·
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"…Four women and three girls have died when a small boat carrying dozens of refugees and migrants capsized while approaching the port at one of Spain’s Canary Islands."

Seven migrants drown as boat capsizes at Spain's Canary Islands dock
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"…The movement of people on the boat caused it to tip and then turn over, dumping the occupants into the water."

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