Hundreds of Migrants Feared Missing En Route to Canary Islands

At least 300 migrants traveling from Senegal to Spain's Canary Islands in three boats have disappeared, raising concerns for their safety on one of the deadliest sea routes.
Two boats carrying around 65 and 50-60 people respectively have been missing for 15 days, while a third boat with 200 passengers left Senegal on June 27.
Families have not heard from their loved ones since they departed from Kafountine.
Spain's coast guard spotted a possible vessel carrying 200 migrants near Gran Canaria, and a rescue ship is on its way.
The Atlantic migration route has claimed nearly 800 lives so far this year as migrants flee instability and seek refuge in the Canary Islands.