5 Would-Be Immigrants Die Trying to Sail to Spain
Reuters
ALGECIRAS, Spain —
Five would-be immigrants died Monday attempting to cross the Straits of Gibraltar in a small fishing boat, the Spanish merchant marine rescue service said.
A spokesman said three others were feared dead.
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