In a disturbing trend that highlights the darker side of social media, a recent investigation by the BBC's Top Comment podcast has uncovered a network of Instagram profiles that seem to be glorifying the perilous swim around the Morocco-Ceuta border fence. The fence, which separates Morocco from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, has become a notorious crossing point for migrants seeking to reach Europe. The Instagram profiles, which have garnered thousands of followers, appear to be sharing images and videos of swimmers navigating the treacherous waters, often with a sense of excitement and thrill-seeking. As the number of migrant deaths in the Mediterranean continues to rise, concerns are growing about the potential risks and consequences of this trend, and whether it is being used to promote or trivialize the desperate acts of those seeking a better life.
BBC's Top Comment podcast has found a network of Instagram profiles glamourising the swim around the Morocco-Ceuta border fence.
