Tragic Senegalese Migrant Boat Accident: Death Toll Rises

The death toll from a migrant boat accident off Senegal's coast has increased to 26 after 17 more bodies were discovered. The boat, known as a pirogue, was carrying over 100 migrants from Mbour when it capsized after just 4 km. Rescue efforts are ongoing.

The death toll from a tragic migrant boat accident off the coast of Senegal has risen to 26 after the discovery of an additional 17 bodies on Tuesday, the Senegalese navy confirmed in a post on X.

The pirogue, a narrow wooden fishing vessel, was transporting over 100 migrants from the town of Mbour. It capsized merely 4 km into its journey, according to state broadcaster Radio Television Senegalaise (RTS).

A spokesperson for the West African nation's armed forces informed Reuters that the navy has deployed a plane and two boats to search for both the deceased and potential survivors.

(With inputs from agencies.)