Early this morning, Salavamento Marítimo successfully rescued two hundred and thirty-six migrants, all of sub-Saharan origin, from a capsized boat located two hundred and thirty-two nautical miles south of Gran Canaria. The distress signal was first raised by the vessel Teos, which reported a boat drifting without a motor and with numerous individuals aboard.

The Teos attempted to secure the boat with a line but requested assistance as further operations were deemed unsafe. The situation prompted the National Maritime Rescue Centre in Las Palmas to mobilise the patrol vessel Guardamar Urania.

At approximately two fifteen this morning, the Guardamar Urania reached the stranded boat and safely brought all two hundred and thirty-six individuals on board. Among the rescued are both men and women, including children.

Currently, the Guardamar Urania is en route to Arguineguín port, where the migrants are expected to disembark around three fifteen this afternoon.