Third placed picture in the World Press Photo 2004 contest taken by Reuters photographer Juan Medina....
Juan Medina, Reuters photographer based in Argentina, has won third place in the Spot News Singles catagory at the World Press Photo 2004 contest announced February 11, 2005 with this picture of African would-be immigrants being rescued off the Canary Islands. The prestigious competition is the world's largest annual press photography contest. The photo was taken at sea off the coast of Fuerteventura November 12, 2004. REUTERS/Juan Medina AA