Ceuta: Hundreds of migrants have attempted to swim from Morocco to the Spanish city of Ceuta in North Africa, with the number of arrivals exceeding 1,500 in just over a week. According to Anadolu Agency, Moroccan and Algerian migrants made the risky journey, with most intercepted by Moroccan patrol boats on Wednesday.

Spain's Maritime Rescue Service and the Spanish Red Cross played a crucial role in rescuing 117 people from the water, while the Civil Guard provided assistance to around 200 others using patrol boats. Despite these efforts, the exact number of migrants remains officially unconfirmed. Reports indicate that most migrants are young adults aged between 18-30, with many minors among them.

Tragically, the Spanish Civil Guard discovered two bodies during the operations, raising concerns about the safety of such crossings. These discoveries have increased the death toll along Ceuta's coastline to 29 for the year, which includes 10 bodies recovered in July and six since the latest migration surge began on Saturday. Local authorities have reported that over 1,500 people have entered Ceuta by swimming in just over a week, highlighting the ongoing challenges in managing migration in the region.