Photo shows baby born during perilous sea journey to Spain's Canary Islands

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1 year ago

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**A photo** released by Spain’s maritime rescue service shows a **newborn** delivered at sea, resting on belongings in a crowded rubber boat.
The rescue occurred while the crew of the **Guardamar Talía** was assisting migrants making the **dangerous Atlantic crossing** to the Canary Islands.
The mother and baby were among the passengers risking their lives, as **over 61,000 people** reached Spain via irregular sea routes last year.
In 2020, Captain Domingo Trujillo of the rescue vessel also handled a delivery during a rescue operation at sea.
The ongoing migration crisis has resulted in significant loss of life, with estimates indicating over **10,000 deaths or disappearances** along this route last year.

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