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An immigrant dies during the voyage to Lanzarote

He was one of the occupants of the two inflatable boats rescued this Monday. According to survivors to the Red Cross, the deceased was from the Congo and died after falling into the sea on the journey.

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Immigrants Arriving at the Commercial Dock | Photo: José Luis Carrasco

One of the immigrants traveling in the two rescued boats this Monday died after falling into the sea during the journey to Lanzarote, according to survivors to the Red Cross volunteers.

Between both boats they totaled 106 immigrants, and according to the occupants, the deceased was from the Congo. 

In addition, it should be remembered that a baby and an adult have been transferred to the Doctor José Molina Orosa Hospital.

The two boats were spotted by the Sasemar 103 plane about 115 kilometers from the coast of Lanzarote.