Accidents & rescue · Lanzarote · 25.10, 17:09
French yacht wrecked on Lanzarote, crew rescued
A French yacht wrecked on rocks near Órzola on the north of Lanzarote on Sunday 25 October; five crew members were rescued.
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The vessel stopped without power near the breakwater in Órzola and hit the rocks due to wind and waves. Four crew members left the boat on a lifeboat. The captain swam to shore. All sustained minor injuries. Some showed signs of hypothermia. Salvamento Marítimo coordinated the rescue operation. A helicopter and the fire service were involved.
The vessel was destroyed. Assessments regarding its removal are ongoing.
Sources
La Provincia CN8 Noticias Canarias Canariasdiario.com El Confidencial Infobae • Fuerteventura Hoy Libertad Digital Libertad Digital Diario de Avisos Canarias7 Infobae La Razón