21 Dead as Small Boat Sinks Off Senegal Coast
A small migrant vessel carrying an unspecified number of individuals has capsized off the coast of Senegal, resulting in at least 21 fatalities, according to the Senegalese Interior Ministry. One person has been rescued thus far as the search operation continues.
The incident occurred in the Atlantic Ocean near the Senegalese border with The Gambia. The exact number of people on board remains unknown, as does the nationality of the victims.
The Ministry has emphasized that the search operation is ongoing, and more details about the incident are expected to be released as they become available.
- Senegalese Interior Ministry confirms at least 21 deaths
- One person rescued during search operation
- Incident occurred near Senegalese-Gambian border in the Atlantic Ocean
- Nationalities and exact number of passengers on board unknown
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
