DAKAR : The boat sank off Kébémer, in the Louga region, as it was carrying people attempting to migrate irregularly. Recovery and search operations are continuing, with authorities working to identify the victims and search for any possible survivors.
Senegalese media reported that rescue teams have recovered the bodies of 34 victims, while only one survivor has been found so far.
The Senegalese Interior Ministry had previously announced an initial death toll of 21, confirming that search and rescue operations were continuing and that support was being provided to the victims’ families.
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