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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>As another wave slammed down on the punctured dinghy, Camara Ibrahima Sury used all his strength to cling on to the thin rope that ran along the side of the flimsy vessel. It had shredded his fingers but it was stopping him from drowning.<\/p>\n

Near by, dozens of others were grabbing at anything or anyone to try to stay above the cold, dark waters of the Atlantic Ocean.Those who could swim risked their own lives to save people who went under. Those still in the boat reached into the sea to grab the hands of fellow passengers who were in danger of sinking.<\/p>\n

Sury, 25, could not swim. If he let go of the rope, he knew he would drown. But the other side<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Gambia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Gambia. As another wave slammed down on the punctured dinghy, Camara Ibrahima Sury used all his strength to cling on to the thin rope that ran along the side of the flimsy vessel. It had shredded his fingers but it was stopping him from drowning. 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