Hundreds of migrant children are stranded in Spain's Ceuta after mass crossing

More than 800 minors remained in Ceuta four days after a mass crossing attempt from Morocco.

A 17-year-old girl from Tangier lost her 8-year-old brother, who drowned, and was separated from her mother during the crossing.

Spanish authorities confirmed 72 deaths, mostly in the water, during the crossing.

Morocco reported 11 additional deaths not included in the Spanish total.

Thursday: Tens of thousands of migrants, including the girl's family, tried to swim around a border fence into Ceuta. · During the crossing: The girl saw Spanish police pull her 8-year-old brother's body from the water; she became separated from her mother. · After reaching shore: The girl received food and clothing from locals and bathed at a woman's home. · Following days: She went to a government-run youth center for help but found it full. · Four days after the crossing (Monday): About 860 minors remained in Ceuta, according to local officials. · Monday: AP journalists witnessed Spanish soldiers escorting a crying unaccompanied boy toward the border before a lieutenant colonel halted the repatriation.

860 minors remaining in Ceuta · 72 confirmed deaths · 11 deaths reported by Morocco · 3,000-5,000 migrants remaining in Ceuta · 600 capacity of city's migrant center

The whereabouts of the girl's mother after she disappeared in the chaos.