Mauritania Coast Guard Rescues Over 300 Migrants
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On Friday, 21 August 2026, the Mauritanian coast guard rescued more than 300 migrants from a crowded boat in the Atlantic Ocean. The rescue happened near Nouadhibou, a port city on the north-west coast of Mauritania. Among the people saved, there were 40 children, all in distress because the boat was overloaded and drifting.
The boat was trying to cross the Atlantic on a dangerous route from West Africa to the Canary Islands, part of Spain. Many people use this sea route to reach Europe, hoping for a better life. The boat was spotted by a coast guard patrol, who then brought the migrants safely to land.
After the rescue, all survivors landed in Mauritania. People who were sick or needed help were taken to local hospitals. The coast guard’s quick action immediately gave safety and care to those rescued.
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