Emerlan, Emergencias y Rescate Lanzarote, has reported that on the afternoon of Sunday, April 17, they were alerted by Maritime Rescue about the problems a sailboat was experiencing south of Isla de Lobos.
The notice took place around 7:00 p.m. and at that time "a rescue boat is sent, which after searching the area located the sailboat, about 12 meters in length, with 9 crew members on board," they say from the NGO. Apparently, "it had suffered a mechanical failure that prevented it from continuing autonomous navigation," they add.
The rescue team, after verifying that the crew did not require medical assistance, proceeded to tow the sailboat to Puerto Calero, completing the maneuver around 11:00 p.m.
