Senegal: Footage reveals wreckage of deadly migrant boat in which 39 people died

Loading the video No Comment Video. Senegal: Footage reveals wreckage of deadly migrant boat in which 39 people died Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 10 November 2026 - 9:26 GMT+1 At least 39 people have died after a migrant boat sank off Senegal's Atlantic coast. Footage shows the shattered vessel washed ashore as rescuers continue searching for victims. The death toll from a migrant boat sinking off Lompoul, Senegal, has risen to 39 after four more bodies were recovered. The wooden pirogue had departed from Saint-Louis towards Spain's Canary Islands before capsizing on Friday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Footage shows the vessel's hull broken in two on a beach between Dakar and Saint Louis. Emergency services have searched the coastline for three days. Only one survivor has been reported, while the total number aboard remains unknown. Most victims were young people from nearby communities. Regional governor Ndeye Nguenar Mbodj stated that over 20 victims have been identified and returned to relatives. Authorities requested permission to bury four decomposed bodies locally. Teams searched a 25-kilometre stretch of coast, and a judicial investigation has been opened. The tragedy highlights the dangers of the Atlantic migration route to the Canary Islands, where overcrowded fishing boats often undertake lengthy journeys through treacherous waters. Tighter coastal patrols have also contributed to longer and more hazardous crossings from West Africa. Senegal Migrant Crisis shipwreck boat migration Canary Islands Top stories Now playing Next Senegal: Footage reveals wreckage of deadly migrant boat in which 39 people died Now playing Next Peru: Giant statue of Pope Leo XIV unveiled ahead of papal visit Now playing Next Turkey: Steel plant explosion kills 17 in Izmir province Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | November 10th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next EU joins Ukraine peace talks as race to replace Lagarde heats up Now playing Next Republican launches impeachment against US defence Secretary Hegseth Now playing Next EU Announces €50 Million for Black Sea Maritime Security Hub Now playing Next Watch: Spectacular double waterspout forms off Italy's Capri island Now playing Next Who is Alice Huang, the alleged Chinese spy linked to Nvidia's Jensen Huang? Now playing Next EU to send joint team to Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi Now playing Next What we know about the Krakow shooting that left six people dead Now playing Next Trump to meet Russia's Putin and China's Xi next week Now playing Next Poland: Tusk and Nawrocki honour six victims of Kraków shooting Now playing Next Turkey: Delegates arrive in Antalya as COP31 climate talks begin Now playing Next A huge explosion at a steel factory in Western Turkey has left at least 17 people dead and 13 injured Now playing Next How could the Jensen Huang 'spy' scandal affect Nvidia's future? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Argentina: Pope Leo XIV receives warm welcome in Claypole No Comment Egypt: Seven dead, 125 injured in collision between two trains No Comment Philippines: 'Trump out!' Women rally ahead of ASEAN summit No Comment Senegal: Dakar surf school helps young Africans reclaim the waves Argentina Argentina: Pope Leo XIV urges Milei's government to protect the most vulnerable Europe News France says Iran behind cyberattacks on supermarket fridges Europe News Moment judge sentences Russell Brand for rape and sexual assault Europe News British comedian Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape, sexual assault Culture news Paris' famous Crazy Horse cabaret adapts its show for Dubai Europe Today Spanish minister Cuerpo builds case for Madrid's candidate to replace Lagarde at the ECB Europe News French judo legend and Olympic medallist Teddy Riner announces presidential bid Culture news Were people smoking cannabis 2,800 years ago? A new ancient tomb discovery suggests potentially ADVERTISEMENT Tech News Who is Alice Huang, the alleged Chinese spy linked to Nvidia's Jensen Huang? Gaza Gaza storm kills five and leaves 70,000 displaced people's tents flooded Meet The Locals A Portuguese chef’s journey from Vila do Conde to Macao Europe News EU to send joint team to Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi Tech News Trump calls Nvidia chief Jensen Huang an 'honorable guy' amid spy allegations Europe Today Conservative politicians 'stupid and foolish' on climate policy rollbacks, says climate activist Culture news Chilean Oscar-winning director Sebastián Lelio dies aged 52 Europe News Crete boat tragedy: 21 migrants found dead trying to reach Greece ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT