Survivors of Tragic Senegalese Migration Journey Rescued After 36 Days at Sea

38 of the original 101 passengers were saved, while 63 perished during the perilous trip from Senegal to Spain.

101 men and boys from the economically struggling Senegalese fishing village of Fass Boye embarked on a wooden boat to the Canary Islands in Spain, hoping to find work. The journey was supposed to take a week.
More than a month later, the boat was drifting further and further from its intended destination. The men ran out of fuel and food, and dozens of people, including the captain, died.
Some men, believing they could swim to shore, jumped off the 'cursed' boat. Over the following days, dozens more did the same before disappearing into the ocean.
On the 36th day, a Spanish fishing ship spotted them 290 km (180 miles) northeast of Cape Verde. For 38 men and boys, it was salvation. For the other 63, it was too late.
The survivors were returned to Senegal, where they face the same economic struggles that prompted their ill-fated journey. Despite their traumatic experience, many are ready to risk their lives again.