Rescue intercepts another boat when it was going to rescue another boat

There were 38 immigrants on board the boat

September 2 2021 (19:18 WEST)
Updated in September 3 2021 (08:31 WEST)
Maritime Rescue tugs the two intercepted boats Photos: Sergio Betancort
Maritime Rescue tugs the two intercepted boats Photos: Sergio Betancort

Maritime Rescue has intercepted near Órzola another new boat when it was going to rescue another boat that had been spotted by a fishing boat near Alegranza. There were 38 immigrants of Maghreb origin on this boat.

Among the occupants there is a woman and a minor. According to the Emergency Consortium, all are in good general condition, afebrile for covid symptoms

Disembarkation of immigrants at the Commercial dock. Photos: Dani Camacho

Disembarkation of immigrants at the Commercial dock. Photos: Dani Camacho

The two boats have been towed by Maritime Rescue and have arrived at the Commercial dock at approximately 7:10 p.m. this Thursday.

Agents of the National Police, members of the Red Cross, and two ambulances from the SUC have traveled to the dock of the capital of Lanzarote.


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