307 migrants who left The Gambia rescued near El Hierro
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Seneweb
Two boats that set off from The Gambia carrying 307 migrants were rescued on Saturday evening 12 nautical miles from the island of El Hierro in the Canaries. The passengers, including women and minors, were taken to the port of La Restinga and assisted, with no hospitalisation required, according to Seneweb.
Two boats that had set off from The Gambia carrying 307 African migrants were rescued on Saturday about 12 nautical miles from the island of El Hierro in the Spanish Canary Islands, reports Seneweb. The first boat was carrying 193 people and the second 114, including women and minors.
Salvamento Marítimo conducted the operation with the vessels Salvamar Navia and Salvamar Diphda. The passengers were taken to the port of La Restinga, where the Red Cross assisted them. All appeared to be in good health and none had to be taken to hospital, according to Seneweb.
The rescue comes a day after 91 migrants, including Senegalese nationals, were rescued in the Canaries, an operation announced on 31 October.
