Maritime Rescue rescues a new boat near Lanzarote

There were 48 people traveling in the boat and one of them has been transferred to José Molina Orosa

August 23 2023 (08:44 WEST)
Updated in August 23 2023 (10:02 WEST)
The people who arrived in a small boat this morning in Puerto de Naos (Photo: José Luis Carrasco)
The people who arrived in a small boat this morning in Puerto de Naos (Photo: José Luis Carrasco)

A boat has been rescued this Wednesday morning near Lanzarote. The events have occurred at about 5.41 hours in international waters 45 miles nautical northwest of Arrecife, after the ship 'Karoline' sighted the boat. After the rescue, Maritime Rescue has headed to the dock of Puerto Naos in Arrecife.

There were 48 people on board, 47 men and one woman, of sub-Saharan and Maghreb origin. One of the rescued, has been transferred to the Hospital José Molina Orosa to be attended. The rest are in good health.

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