A boat that ran aground a short distance off the coast of northern Senegal has resulted in the recovery of about 20 bodies, officials confirmed on Saturday. The bodies were found along Lompoul Beach near the town of Tebene, in the Potou Saradao area of the Kebemer department, according to a report from the Senegalese Press Agency (APS).
The recovery efforts were carried out by gendarmes and firefighters who located the bodies and transported them for identification. The circumstances that led to the wreck and the number of people aboard the vessel remain unclear, as authorities have not yet released details, Xinhua reported.
No further information has been provided about the identity of the individuals or the cause of the incident. The investigation continues, with local officials urging any witnesses to come forward, Xinhua added.
