Salvamar rescues a boat with 40 people near Lanzarote

There were 40 people on board, including 15 women and five children

September 17 2021 (20:51 WEST)
Updated in February 18 2025 (11:07 WEST)
Immigrant Assistance Device at the Arrecife Commercial Dock
Immigrant Assistance Device at the Arrecife Commercial Dock

Salvamar rescued a boat near Lanzarote this Friday. According to the Emergency Consortium, there were 40 people on board, including 15 women, one pregnant woman, and five children.

At around 9:00 p.m. they were transferred to the Commercial pier where they were assisted by the Red Cross.

The pregnant woman has been evacuated to Molina Orosa.

 

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