Video: Gran Canaria: again refugees rescued from distress at sea

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Gran Canaria: again refugees rescued from distress at sea


The flow of refugees towards Spain does not stop. On Sunday night, the Spanish coast guard rescued more than 120 migrants who were in distress with their boats off the coast of Gran Canaria. There were also seven women and a little girl among the refugees. According to the authorities, all migrants could be brought to safety. A few days ago the coast guard found several bodies in refugee boats floating in front of Gran Canaria. Spain is one of the main destinations for boat refugees from Africa and the Middle East. According to the authorities, the number of refugees arriving on the Spanish islands or the mainland has increased significantly in recent months. The crossing to the Canaries is particularly dangerous because of strong currents. According to the “International Organization for Migration”, more than 780 people were killed on this route alone between January and August.

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Spain is one of the main destinations for boat refugees from Africa and the Middle East.

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