‘Try or die’ - one man’s determination to get to the Canary Islands

Senegalese farmer Mouhamed Oualy is preparing for a dangerous journey across the Atlantic to Spain's Canary Islands, seeking a better life for his family.

With the route becoming increasingly deadly, Oualy faces overcrowded boats, storms, and the risk of dehydration.

Despite the dangers, he remains determined to make the trip, having saved $1,000 for passage.

The Canary Islands have seen record migrant arrivals, straining local emergency services. Oualy plans to try again if his first attempt fails, believing in fate as he seeks to escape poverty.