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Seven Migrants Found Dead After Two Small Boats Reach Almería Coast

Officials have opened an inquiry into the deaths, warning more bodies may be found.

Overview

  • Six deaths are linked to the Los Muertos landing in Carboneras and one to Las Salinas in Cabo de Gata, according to the Subdelegación del Gobierno in Almería.
  • The Guardia Civil intercepted 26 people from the Los Muertos arrival around 00:30, and 37 people reached Las Salinas around 03:00 where one fatality was confirmed.
  • Emergency calls to 112 began about 08:00, and recovery teams located bodies progressively until early afternoon off Marinicas, El Corral and Los Muertos.
  • Protección Civil transported the deceased to the Carboneras fishing port for judicial custody, and forensic identification protocols are underway.
  • Authorities are assessing unconfirmed survivor accounts that some passengers were thrown or forced into the sea near Los Muertos.