A small boat located 17 miles from Lanzarote

54 people were traveling in the boat

February 15 2024 (20:53 WET)
Updated in February 16 2024 (06:54 WET)
Maritime Rescue Boat | Photo: José Luis Carrasco
Maritime Rescue Boat | Photo: José Luis Carrasco

A small boat has been located this Thursday 17 miles from Lanzarote, according to the Emergency Consortium.

About 54 people could be traveling in the boat and are in good health. Maritime Rescue has transferred its occupants to Puerto Naos to be assisted by Red Cross volunteers.

After the assistance, no transfers have been made to the Molina Orosa Hospital.

The inflatable boat has been detected by the SIVE of the Las Palmas Command at 18:54 island time, 17.6 nautical miles southeast of Arrecife.

 

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