Fathi Hussein, a beauty-salon owner from Mogadishu, Somalia, died at sea while attempting to reach the French island of Mayotte after her journey with smugglers went awry. Survivors reported that she succumbed to hunger after being adrift for 14 days. Her family is left mourning and confused by her decision to embark on such a perilous trip, especially given her successful business back home. The International Migration Organization notes a rising trend of migrant deaths in this area, with 2023 marking one of the deadliest years yet.