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Around 30 bodies found on boat drifting of coast of Senegal
Senegalese youth gather around pirogues on the beach at dusk in Fass Boye, Senegal, August 29, 2023

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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