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.”