Overview

• Abdou Ngom died in Málaga on June 2 and humanitarian groups announced his passing on June 7
• He first reached Europe by swimming into Ceuta on May 18, 2021, during a mass crossing of over 10,000 migrants at the Tarajal border
• A photograph of Ngom being embraced by volunteer Luna on the beach became a global symbol of the migration crisis while drawing online harassment against her
• He had lived in Lanzarote for eight months after his arrival as he sought to support his grandmother and younger brother
• Cruz Roja and CEAR have confirmed his death but said the cause remains unknown and they are offering support to his family