Emerlan rescues the crew member of a boat that caught fire in the south of Lanzarote

The boat, about 5 meters in length, was towed to the Port of Tiñosa

May 28 2024 (11:18 WEST)
Updated in May 28 2024 (14:37 WEST)
The boat rescued by Emerlan in Puerto Calero
The boat rescued by Emerlan in Puerto Calero

A boat and its crew member were rescued this Monday night in the south of Lanzarote after suffering a fire on board. The events occurred at night at 10:50 p.m., after the 1-1-2 emergency services were notified, according to EMERLAN.

After being alerted, Emerlan mobilized its boat to help the only occupant of the boat. The boat, about 5 meters in length, suffered a fire in the engine, leaving it adrift.

Once the person inside was rescued, the boat was towed to the Port of Tiñosa at around 11:57 p.m.

 

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