144 Die in Canoe Heading to the Canary Islands

So far, 40 bodies and 16 survivors have been recovered in the tragedy.

A total of 144 people lost their lives when a canoe capsized off the Mauritanian coast. The vessel was on its way to the Canary Islands when it sank, resulting in a devastating disaster.

• 16 survivors have been rescued.
• 40 bodies have been retrieved from the sea.

The traditional canoe route to the Canary Islands has slowed down under pressure from Mauritanian authorities, as migrants increasingly attempt the crossing in ever more perilous conditions.