The search for the missing from the boat capsized in Órzola resumes

Emergencies point out that at least another girl and a male who have not been located were traveling on the boat

June 18 2021 (09:59 WEST)
Updated in June 18 2021 (11:10 WEST)
Zodiac of Órzola
Zodiac of Órzola

This Friday the search has resumed for the missing people from the boat that capsized on Thursday night in Órzola, and which has claimed the lives of at least three people, according to the Emergency Consortium.

Initially it was pointed out that 49 migrants were traveling on the boat, so it was estimated that there were five missing. However, the Consortium has already indicated this Friday that in reality there could be 46, so there would be two people without locate. According to the same sources, one would be a male and the other a girl.

Agents from the Local Police, Civil Guard, Red Cross, Emerlan, firefighters, Maritime Rescue and the GES helicopter have traveled to the scene.

The boat, an inflatable boat, arrived at the coast with about 49 people and 41 have been rescued alive, including 19 women and 7 children, in addition to the three deceased. Several survivors had to be transferred to the Hospital after the rescue and this Friday there are four who remain hospitalized.

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