Over 80 migrants feared dead after rescue off Canary Islands
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Rescuers recovered 44 survivors from a vessel that had been stranded amid severe weather conditions, according to officials overseeing the operation. The emergency response was launched after the ship sent a distress signal, prompting a coordinated effort by maritime rescue teams to locate and extract those on board.
Adverse weather forced rescuers to abandon the retrieval of five bodies, leaving them on the vessel until conditions improve. Authorities said the decision was made to prioritize the safety of the rescue crews, and efforts to recover the remaining victims will continue once the forecast permits safe access.
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