Canary Islands Tragedy: Seven Migrants Die in Boat Capsizing

Seven Migrants Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Canary Islands A tragic incident occurred on May 28, 2025, in La Restinga, Spain, when a boat carrying migrants capsized near a dock in the Canary Islands. Seven people, including four women and three young girls, lost their lives. The boat, visibly overcrowded, was attempting to transfer its passengers to a Spanish Coast Guard vessel when it overturned. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic and desperation as people struggled in the water. "It happened so fast," one witness recounted, "The boat was overloaded, and it just couldn't handle it." Rescue crews immediately responded, pulling survivors from the water. The incident underscores the dangers faced by migrants undertaking perilous journeys across the sea. This tragedy highlights the need for safer and more regulated migration pathways. The Spanish Coast Guard is investigating the incident, and an official report is expected soon.