A new influx of migrants was recorded in the early hours of Sunday morning in waters near Lanzarote. According to the Consorcio de Seguridad y Emergencias, a vessel carrying 50 people – 49 men and one woman – was intercepted and evacuated by Salvamento Marítimo to the Naos dock in Arrecife.
This operation follows a recent landing that occurred last Friday, when 57 migrants were rescued in the same area and also taken to the capital’s port. That vessel had set off from the Moroccan town of Tan Tan the day before, carrying 53 men and 4 women, including 6 minors.
Emergency Response
During the operation activated on Friday at 15:46, which continued until after 21:30, the Red Cross deployed a team of nine individuals, consisting of both volunteers and staff, along with various support resources: a basic life support ambulance, a mixed vehicle, and two 4x4s. In total, seven occupants required medical assistance, although none needed to be transferred to hospital.
Nationalities
The declared nationalities among this group included Senegal, Eritrea, Guinea Conakry, and Gambia.
