A minor was taken to the hospital after suffering an upper limb injury
Maritime Rescue of Spain carried out the rescue of seven migrants who were traveling in a small boat located eleven miles southeast of Maspalomason the island of Gran Canaria. The operation was activated after receiving a call from the vessel, which was subsequently located by the Integrated External Surveillance System (SIVE). The Las Palmas Rescue Coordination Centre (CCS) The Salvamar Macondo vessel was deployed to carry out the rescue and tow to a safe port. Among those rescued were two minors and two women, all of North African origin, who were transferred in good general condition to the Arguineguín Pier.
Medical attention following the rescue at the Arguineguín dock
The health device of Canary 112 The seven occupants were assessed immediately upon arrival at the dock. One of the minors was taken to the hospital due to an upper limb injury, while the others did not require hospital treatment after being evaluated by on-site medical personnel. This type of intervention reinforces the importance of coordinated work between Maritime Rescue and medical services on the Canary Islands coast, given the constant arrival of boats carrying migrants to Gran Canaria and other islands in the archipelago.
