Overview

• Two homeless men, previously staying in airport shelters, stole a 12-meter yacht from Yachtclub San Antonio in Mallorca.
• One of the men, with apparent seafaring knowledge, assumed command of the vessel during the unauthorized voyage.
• The journey abruptly ended near Sa Ràpita when the acting captain passed out from excessive alcohol consumption, prompting an SOS call.
• Maritime rescue teams recovered the yacht and transferred the men to authorities, with the Guardia Civil launching an investigation into the theft.
• The incident highlights the island’s worsening housing crisis, with real estate groups urging government action to address soaring rents and limited affordable housing.