Canary Islands Tragedy: Cayuco Capsizing Claims Seven Lives

Tragedy Strikes El Hierro: Four Women and Three Children Die in Cayuco Capsizing A devastating incident unfolded in the waters off La Restinga, El Hierro, Canary Islands, on May 29, 2025, claiming the lives of seven people. A cayuco, a small, often overcrowded boat used by migrants crossing the Atlantic, capsized near the port. Four women and three young girls perished in the accident, highlighting the inherent dangers of this perilous journey. "The structure of the cayuco condemned the women and children," stated a news presenter from Informativos Telecinco, referring to the boat's design. "They were traveling in the lower hold, where tickets are cheaper, but there's no way out if the boat capsizes." The video shows the wrecked cayuco, emphasizing its small size and the lack of emergency exits in the lower section where the victims were located. The incident underscores the desperate circumstances driving migration and the tragic human cost involved. The authorities are investigating the cause of the capsizing, and rescue efforts continue. The loss of life serves as a stark reminder of the need for safer and more regulated migration routes.