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7 women and girls die when boat carrying migrants capsizes while arriving to Spain’s Canary Islands

  • A small migrant boat carrying over 100 people capsized near the port of El Hierro in Spain's Canary Islands on Wednesday, causing multiple deaths.
  • The boat, mainly carrying Somali nationals fleeing insecurity and hardship, was unfit for the journey and tipped over as passengers rushed to one side.
  • Rescuers, including the Red Cross and local dive clubs, pulled survivors from the water near La Restinga harbour while a medical helicopter assisted the efforts.
  • Red Cross spokesman Alexis Ramos indicated that the boat may have carried over 100 individuals, though the exact number of those still unaccounted for remains unknown.
  • Authorities and humanitarian organizations continue to highlight the risks associated with unauthorized migration and urge the creation of more legal avenues and increased support for Somali youth to prevent such tragedies.
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regionalmedianews.com broke the news in on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
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