SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 24th May. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Earlier today, Maritime Rescue intercepted a canoe carrying 63 migrants south of the island of El Hierro, as communicated by the Press Office of the public entity.
The interception took place following a notification from the Civil Guard to the Rescue Coordination Center in Tenerife, regarding a suspicious presence believed to be a canoe or small boat, located 2.5 nautical miles from La Restinga.
The authorities dispatched the ‘Adhara’ rescue vessel, which successfully located the canoe and escorted it to the port. Onboard were 58 men, 4 women, and 1 minor, all originating from sub-Saharan regions.
Upon reaching the shore, they received medical attention and were attended to by security personnel.
