Migrant Boat Capsizes off Spain, Seven Dead Including Two Children

At least seven migrants, including two young children, died when their overcrowded boat capsized off the coast of La Restinga, Spain, on May 28, 2025. The incident unfolded as the boat, carrying approximately 180 people, approached the port. According to BFMTV footage, many migrants rushed to one side of the boat as a rescue vessel neared, causing it to capsize. A Spanish rescue boat and local diving clubs responded swiftly, pulling survivors from the water. The video shows the desperate struggle for survival and the tragic consequences of this dangerous journey. The incident underscores the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region and highlights the risks faced by migrants attempting to reach Europe by sea. "It was chaos," said one rescuer in the BFMTV video, describing the scene. In the first five months of 2024, 4,808 people died attempting the Atlantic crossing to the Canary Islands, according to the video. The rescue operation serves as a stark reminder of the need for increased efforts to address the root causes of migration and to ensure the safety of those undertaking such perilous journeys.