https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dozens-feared-dead-on-boat-drifting-near-canary-islandsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dozens-feared-dead-on-boat-drifting-near-canary-islandshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dozens-feared-dead-on-boat-drifting-near-canary-islands#u57037Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:06:44 +0000Spanish authorities rescued 44 survivors from a migrant boat found drifting south of Gran Canaria after approximately 26 or 27 days at sea. At least five bodies have been recovered, but more than 80 people are feared dead. The vessel, described as a cayuco, reportedly departed from The Gambia. Three of the rescued individuals are currently in critical condition in the hospital. The boat was located by Spain's Maritime Rescue Service after drifting in the Atlantic for nearly a month.Why it mattersThe Canary Islands are a frequent destination for migrants attempting the dangerous Atlantic c