On Sunday morning, a rescue operation was carried out in the Mediterranean Sea, approximately 52 kilometers off the coast of Cabo de Gata in the province of Almería. Seven men, believed to be from Maghreb countries, were on an inflatable boat far from the shore.
The distress signal was received by the coordination center around 4:30 a.m. A commercial vessel passing through the area spotted the small watercraft and immediately relayed the information to the rescue services. Upon receiving the message, specialists at the Almería center swiftly dispatched the Salvamar Spica rescue boat to the scene.
While rescuers made their way to the location, the commercial vessel accompanied the inflatable boat to keep it in sight. By the time the rescue boat arrived, reaching the area at about 6:45 a.m., all seven individuals were still on board, awaiting assistance.
After the rescue, the migrants were brought to the port of Almería, where they received initial medical and humanitarian aid in accordance with established protocols. The condition of all those rescued is reported as satisfactory.
Authorities note that such incidents in the waters off the Andalusian coast occur regularly, especially during the summer and autumn, when weather conditions are more favorable for attempting to cross the sea in small vessels. Rescue services continue to closely monitor the situation and respond promptly to any signals of people in distress.
In recent years, the flow of migrants trying to reach the Spanish coast in inflatable boats has remained steady. Most of these journeys involve serious risks to life, as the vessels are often overloaded and not designed for long crossings at sea.
Local authorities and international organizations emphasize the importance of coordination between various agencies and the need for continuous monitoring of maritime routes to prevent tragedies and deliver timely assistance.
