A luxury cruise ship came to the rescue of 68 migrants who were found drifting off the Spanish Canary Islands on Wednesday. The maritime rescue agency of Spain reported that the bulk carrier Philipp Oldendorff first spotted a canoe-shaped boat adrift with people on board approximately 440 nautical miles south of Tenerife. The crew of Philipp Oldendorff provided initial aid to those affected while the passenger ship Insignia, owned by Oceania Cruises, was dispatched to the area.
The Insignia successfully rescued a total of 68 individuals and recovered three bodies from the distressed boat. Unfortunately, due to adverse weather conditions, the remains of two individuals could not be retrieved. Tragically, one of the rescued migrants was in critical condition and passed away before a search and rescue helicopter could reach him.
