DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — At least 30 bodies were found on a boat drifting off the coast of Senegal’s capital, the military said Monday, as the number of migrants leaving West Africa increases.

At least 30 bodies were found on a boat drifting off the coast of Senegal’s capital, the military said on Monday.

At least 30 decomposing bodies have been found on a boat off the coast of Senegal, military authorities say. The navy was informed of a vessel that was adrift about 70km (45 miles) from the capital Dakar,

On September 22, 2024, the discovery of a dug-out canoe with at least 30 bodies was made off the coast about 70km from Dakar. The national navy was informed and Immediately deployed to the area, where the patrol boat towed the vessel to port,

Senegal's navy has recovered at least 30 bodies from a boat discovered adrift around 70 kilometres (43 miles) off the coast of the capital Dakar, the army said Monday. After being alerted to the incident late Sunday,

AROUND 30 bodies have been found on a boat drifting off the coast of Senegal. Senegal’s navy was informed of the vessel’s presence on Sunday evening and a patrol boat was sent to the area, 38 nautical miles from the capital Dakar, Ibrahima Sow, a spokesperson for Senegal’s military said in a statement.

At least 30 decomposing bodies were discovered on a drifting boat off Dakar, Senegal. As migrant departures rise, similar incidents are becoming increasingly frequent. The cause of death and the boat’s origin are under investigation.