Two new boats located near the coasts of Lanzarote

One of them has been detected very close to Caletón Blanco, with 20 people on board

May 13 2022 (12:53 WEST)
Updated in May 13 2022 (19:52 WEST)
Arrival of migrants at the Commercial Dock Photos: José Luis Carrasco
Arrival of migrants at the Commercial Dock Photos: José Luis Carrasco

Two new boats have been located this Friday near the coasts of Lanzarote. In the first one, which has been detected by the SIVE when it was close to Caletón Blanco, 20 people of Maghreb origin were traveling.

According to Salvamento Marítimo, which has come to their rescue, all are males and apparently were in good health.

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Photo: José Luis Carrasco

After getting them on board the Salvamar boat, the immigrants have been transferred to the commercial dock of Arrecife.

La embarcación de Salvamar, remolcando la patera hasta Arrecife (FOTOS: Dani C.)
The Salvamar boat, towing the boat to Arrecife (PHOTOS: Dani C.)
The second boat, which has also been rescued by Salvamamento Marítimo, was further from the coast and its arrival in Arrecife was scheduled for around 2:30 p.m. About 30 immigrants of sub-Saharan origin are traveling on board.

With these, there are already 7 boats that have reached Lanzarote so far this week. Three did it this Thursday and the other two between Tuesday and Wednesday.

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