Overview

• Two homeless Spaniards, aged 53 and 59, stole a 12-meter yacht from San Antonio de la Playa on Easter Sunday.
• The men, seeking an alternative shelter, sailed south but became disoriented near Cabrera and issued an SOS call on Monday.
• One of the men consumed excessive alcohol and became unconscious, prompting his companion to panic and call for help.
• Maritime police and rescue services responded, rescuing the men and taking them into custody; the Guardia Civil has launched an investigation.
• The incident highlights Mallorca's severe housing crisis, driven by high rents, illegal holiday rentals, and limited affordable housing options.