Women and girls die in Canary Islands port after migrant boat capsizes

Survivors of a capsized boat are rescued in the port of El Hierro (Europa Press via AP)

Tragedy struck a boatload of migrants trying to reach Europe from Africa at the very end of their journey when their boat capsized within reach of the shore of the Canary Islands.

Four women and three girls drowned in the chaotic scene in El Hierro’s port while survivors clung to ropes and life preservers tossed to them by rescuers.