One dead, another critical as over 100 migrants rescued near Canary Islands

At least one migrant died and another was left in critical condition during the rescue of more than 100 people attempting to reach Spain’s Canary Islands, authorities confirmed Monday.

The group, traveling in an overcrowded cayuco (wooden boat), was spotted adrift nearly 300 kilometers off the coast of Western Sahara before being brought ashore in Gran Canaria.

Rescue operation spanned hours amid dire conditions

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