Overview
- Two cayucos carrying 247 people were located south of El Hierro and taken to La Restinga for medical screening.
- One boat was found 21 miles from the island by the Salvamar Navia and rescued with support from the Salvamar Diphda.
- A second boat 70 miles out was spotted by Sasemar 103, with Guardamar Talía and Navia mobilized as a Dutch‑flag merchant ship provided escort.
- Rescuers reported one injured woman from the farther vessel requiring an ambulance on arrival, and the nearer boat had run out of fuel, prompting a two‑vessel assist.
- A third cayuco with 54 people reached Gran Canaria, bringing Friday’s total to 384 arrivals, with nine hospital transfers from El Hierro and two from Gran Canaria.