Safety · Gran Canaria · 29.10, 08:30
148 people of sub-Saharan origin arrived in Gran Canaria in Arguineguín
Salvamento Marítimo transported 148 people of sub-Saharan origin from two cayuco boats to the port in Arguineguín during the night from Wednesday to Thursday.
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The operation began at 23:00 on Wednesday. The Salvamar Macondo boat detected the first boat 200 metres from the Arguineguín coast. The first boat carried 12 adult men of sub-Saharan origin. They had been sailing for 8 days. A second intervention occurred during the night. The boats had been sailing for 8 and 11 days. The passengers on the second boat included men, 7 women and 3 minors. All arrived at the port at 01:00 on Thursday. No medical assistance was required.
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