Three boats with 148 people reached the shores of Lanzarote between Monday night and Tuesday morning. The operation mobilised Maritime Rescue, the Civil Guard, and the Red Cross.
This Tuesday morning has been particularly intense in Lanzarote, where three boats carrying a total of 148 people have arrived at different points on the island. The first intervention took place east of the island, where the Salvamar Al Nair rescued around 120 people who were about 20 kilometres from the coast. The migrants were taken to the port of Arrecife, where a health protocol was activated as some of them appeared to be in poor health.
A few hours later, a second boat reached the beach of Caleta del Campo in the municipality of Haría under its own power. It carried 28 people, including four women and a minor, all apparently in good health. Around 03:00 hours, a third boat also arrived under its own power in the north of Lanzarote, between Arrieta and Punta Mujeres, also in Haría, with another 28 people on board.
A coordinated operation to assist the migrants
Various agencies were involved in the operations, including Maritime Rescue, the Civil Guard, National Police, Local Police of Haría, Civil Protection, the Red Cross, the Canary Emergency Services (SUC), staff from Lanzarote Airport, and the Emergency and Security Coordination Centre (CECOES) 112. They all coordinated the assistance to the migrants upon their arrival, providing health care and basic logistical support.
According to sources from the operation, most of the occupants of the first boat showed symptoms of hypothermia and dehydration, so they were attended to immediately at the port of Arrecife. In contrast, those who arrived on the two subsequent boats were in good condition and did not require hospital transfer.
The Canary route, relentless
With these three boats, Lanzarote once again records an intense morning marked by the arrival of migrants via the Canary route. So far this year, the islands have received thousands of people in boats and canoes, a trend that shows no signs of stopping. For the residents of Haría, the arrival of boats on their beaches has become an almost daily sight, though no less shocking.
The Haría Town Council has thanked the emergency services for their work and reminded that the solidarity of the residents is key at these times. Meanwhile, the authorities maintain vigilance along the coasts and continue search and rescue operations.
The situation in Lanzarote reflects the migratory pressure that the Canary Islands endure, a phenomenon that requires a coordinated response and sufficient resources to ensure humanitarian assistance. New arrivals are expected in the coming days, according to weather forecasts and usual routes.
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