Around 30 bodies found on boat drifting of coast of Senegal
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.
He added: “So far, 30 bodies have been counted.”
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