This morning, a group of nine migrants found themselves at sea, aboard a boat about a mile off the coast of Altea. They were spotted by the Civil Guard, which monitored the vessel as it drifted toward the shore at dawn and immediately dispatched a patrol boat from the Maritime Directorate to ensure their safety.
The rescue was completed just before 8 o’clock by Alicante’s Salvamar Leo, part of Salvamento Marítimo. After the operation, the rescued individuals were brought to the port of Alicante, where a Red Cross team stood ready to provide initial medical attention and assess any immediate needs. The scene underscored the ongoing efforts of Spanish authorities to monitor and respond to irregular crossings along the southern coast, with swift coordination between the Civil Guard, Salvage services, and humanitarian responders. [Source: Salvamento Marítimo]
This incident follows a separate encounter earlier in the week when a boat carrying nine people, including a nursing infant, was intercepted about three miles from Arenales del Sol on Monday afternoon. The pattern of repeated maritime encounters in the region highlights both the risks faced at sea and the comprehensive response framework designed to safeguard lives at sea, including on-scene rescue teams, medical evaluation, and post-rescue support. [Source: Salvamento Marítimo]