The death toll from a tragic migrant boat accident off Senegal’s coast has increased to 26, following the discovery of 17 additional bodies on Tuesday, according to a statement by the Senegalese navy on X.
The boat, a traditional wooden fishing vessel known as a pirogue, was carrying more than 100 migrants from the town of Mbour when it capsized just 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) into its journey. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, has left many missing and presumed dead.
Efforts to locate survivors and recover bodies have been ongoing, with the Senegalese navy deploying a plane and two boats to assist in the search, a spokesperson for the country’s armed forces confirmed to Reuters. The operation continues as authorities work to provide clarity on the full extent of the disaster.
