It was witnessing a tragedy that would change the course of Jose Antonio Benitez's life, prompting him to leave a lifetime of teaching to throw himself into full-time work with migrants.
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Hamido had heard nothing from his wife and child in 10 days since they set sail from Western Sahara for the Canary Islands but then a boat was found with many dead onboard.
Hamido had heard nothing from his wife and child in 10 days since they set sail from Western Sahara for the Canary Islands but then a boat was found with many dead onboard.
Hamido had heard nothing from his wife and child in 10 days since they set sail from Western Sahara for the Canary Islands – but then a boat was found with many dead onboard.