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49 feared dead as migrant ship sinks in Alboran Sea

Spanish coast guard says 3 survivors suffering from dehydration

05.07.2017 - Update : 05.07.2017
49 feared dead as migrant ship sinks in Alboran Sea File Photo

By Senhan Bolelli

MADRID

Three survivors were found after a boat carrying 52 African immigrants sank early Wednesday in the Alboran Sea in the Mediterranean, authorities said.

The survivors were sent to a hospital in Almeria suffering from dehydration but currently in good conditions, according to Spain's Coast Guard Command.

The remaining on board are presumed dead.

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