Luxury Cruise Ship Rescues 68 Migrants Adrift Near Canary Islands

The Insignia diverted from its route to save migrants stranded in a small boat, with several fatalities reported.

The Insignia, a luxury cruise ship, rescued 68 migrants found adrift 440 nautical miles south of Tenerife.
Three bodies were recovered from the boat, while adverse weather prevented the retrieval of two others.
The rescued migrants included 62 men, three women, and three minors, all from sub-Saharan Africa.
One critically ill migrant died before a rescue helicopter could reach the ship.
Spain has seen a significant increase in sea arrivals, with over 23,000 migrants landing this year.