42 rescued from boats near Formentera and Cabrera
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42 people aboard two boats near the Balearic islands of Formentera and Cabrera: rescue teams bring them to safety on Monday night. The Spanish government’s delegation in the Balearic Islands reports two separate operations.
At 20:40, Spain’s maritime rescue service and responders from the San José post rescue 17 people of Maghrebi origin 1.5 miles south-east of Formentera.
At 22:00, rescuers intercept the second boat 10 miles east of Cabrera and rescue 25 people of sub-Saharan African origin. Spain’s maritime rescue service, the USECIC unit and Civil Guard officers from Felanitx take part.
Topics: Sea rescue · Felanitx
Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com