Senegal's military says at least 30 bodies were found on a boat drifting off the coast of Dakar along a route used by migrants.

At least 30 decomposing bodies have been found on a boat off the coast of Senegal, military authorities say. The navy was informed of a vessel that was adrift about 70km (45 miles) from the capital Dakar, according to a military statement on X. They brought the wooden canoe, or pirogue, into port on Monday morning.

At least 30 bodies were found on a boat drifting off the coast of Senegal’s capital, the military said on Monday.

At least 30 decomposing bodies were found on a boat off the coast of Senegal, reported Reuters, citing the Senegalese military. The boat, where the bodies of migrants were discovered, was located about 43 miles from Dakar,

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