Migrant Surge into Spain's Ceuta Leaves Dozens Dead; Most Arrivals Return to Morocco

A record wave of migrants who surged into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco has left dozens dead and thrown the territory into chaos, though most of the estimated 60,000 arrivals have since returned or been sent back. The influx happened over two days, overwhelming the tiny exclave. At least 67 migrants died during the rush, with some reports putting the toll at 72. Deaths were caused by drowning and trampling in the commotion. Tens of thousands of migrants have voluntarily returned to Morocco, and Spanish officials say most of the others have been sent back over the border. Ceuta was returning to normal over the weekend, but residents are still grappling with the humanitarian, political and social fallout of the crisis. Spanish authorities plan to build a containment fence to prevent another surge. Migrants who chose to go back to Morocco cited hunger and hostility as reasons for their return.