25 migrants reach Mallorca and Formentera by boat
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Mallorca sees eight people rescued from a boat late on Wednesday; by early Thursday, another 17 have been intercepted on Formentera. The two boats bring 25 migrants to the islands, according to the Spanish government’s delegation. Rescuers find the first group, all of North African origin, at Colònia de Sant Jordi in Ses Salines, Mallorca.
The second group is intercepted at 01.00 on Migjorn beach, Formentera. Of the 17 people, 15 are from sub-Saharan Africa and two are of North African origin. The Mallorca arrival brings Wednesday’s total across the Balearic Islands to 39.
Topics: Migration · Ses Salines
Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com