80 dead, 44 rescued after boat found adrift off Canary Islands: Officials — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/80-dead-44-rescued-after-boat-found-adrift-off-canary-islands-officialsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Officials report 80 dead and 44 rescued from boat off Canary Islandshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/80-dead-44-rescued-after-boat-found-adrift-off-canary-islands-officialshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/80-dead-44-rescued-after-boat-found-adrift-off-canary-islands-officials#u58271Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:36:54 +0000Officials report 80 people died and 44 were rescued after a migrant boat was found adrift near Spain's Canary Islands. While some reports initially listed five deaths and dozens missing, more recent figures indicate a much higher toll. One report specifies that a baby was among those believed dead. The boat was reportedly adrift for 27 days before discovery. Caritas Freetown indicates the vessel likely departed West Africa for Europe with 127 people on board.Why it mattersThe Canary Islands serve as a frequent entry point for migrants attempting to reach Europe from West Africa. These jou