A longboat carrying 93 migrants of sub-Saharan origin on board was intercepted on Tuesday, 16th April, eight nautical miles southwest of Punta de Rasca, in Tenerife, after being spotted by a fishing vessel, as reported by sources from Maritime Safety to Europa Press.
As the boat was sailing under its own power, it was escorted safely by Salvamar Alpheratz to the port of Los Cristianos, where its occupants disembarked shortly before 11:00 am.
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After receiving medical attention at the port from members of the SUC and Red Cross, it was confirmed that the overall health status of the individuals on board was good, including 17 women and 30 presumed minors, although one transfer to a medical facility had to be made due to various pathologies.
