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21 migrants arrive in Formentera and 93 rescued in Balearic Islands this Wednesday

The last group was intercepted four miles off the Lesser Pitiusa, joining the arrivals in Cabrera and Cala Pi.
Una patera interceptada por la Guardia Civil
18/10/2020 Una patera localizada por la Guardia Civil. SOCIEDAD GUARDIA CIVIL

A total of 93 immigrants have been rescued this Wednesday in Balearic waters, in a day that has registered several arrivals of small boats to the coasts of the archipelago. The most recent incident occurred at 15:20 hours, when Salvamento MarĆ­timo intercepted a boat with 21 people of North African origin near Formentera. According to the Government Delegation, all those rescued were in apparent good health. The day began at 1:20 am with the first rescue in the area, where 20 people of sub-Saharan origin were located in similar conditions. Later, at 9:00 a.m., a second skiff was intercepted in Cala Pi with 25 Maghrebi occupants, while another boat with 27 sub-Saharan immigrants was found at 9:20 a.m. in the port of Cabrera.

Rescues put migratory situation in the Mediterranean in focus

Wednesday’s rescues highlight the steady arrival of migrants by sea, underscoring the challenges in managing this humanitarian crisis. The operations carried out in the Balearic Islands reflect a pattern of intense activity along the central and western Mediterranean routes. The authorities reiterate that all migrants will be attended to in accordance with reception protocols, which include medical screening and transfer to authorized centers. Likewise, security forces continue working to monitor the waters of the archipelago and avoid major incidents.

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