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Owner of Grounded Sailboat Files Theft Report and Plans Monday Refloating

Having reported the vessel’s disappearance to the Guardia Civil, Alejandro Cervera has arranged a specialist salvage team for a €10,000 operation on Monday

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Overview

  • The sailboat 'King of kings' has been stuck on Playa de la Garrofera for five days after running aground.
  • Its owner, Málaga taxi driver Alejandro Cervera, filed a Guardia Civil report alleging the boat was stolen from its marina berth.
  • A contracted salvage company will deploy specialized machinery next Monday to refloat the vessel at an estimated cost of €10,000.
  • Cervera is personally overseeing the operation with uncertainty persisting over how the yacht came to run aground.
  • Environmental authorities from the Guardia Civil and Medio Ambiente are monitoring the rescue to ensure compliance with Albufera Natural Park regulations.