Overview

• The crew issued a distress call about ten miles off A Coruña after reporting water ingress and abandoning ship to a liferaft.
• Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the Helimer 402 helicopter along with the Salvamares Betelgeuse, Altair and Shaula, plus the Guardia Civil ship Duque de Ahumada.
• At 04:09 local time, Helimer 402 located and rescued the eleven sailors, who appeared to be in good health.
• The rescued crew were transported to Alvedro airport for medical evaluation following standard post-rescue procedures.
• The 22‑metre trawler, built in 1988, remains adrift under escort by Salvamar Betelgeuse and the María de Maeztu as authorities coordinate pumping and a possible tow to port.