Despite that lifeguard coverage was supposed to have begun on the 1st of June, there’s more chance of seeing unicorns on Salobreña’s beaches at the moment than a lifeguard… and we’re in July.
Try not to Drown in Salobreña
by Martin Myall •
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Illegal Landing in Carchuna
by Hugh MacArthur •
On the penultimate day of 2024, a RIB briefly landed on a Charchuna beach with 17 illegal immigrants onboard. Amongst them were two minors.
Missing Autistic Child Found
by Vivienne Hughes •
Staff at the Chiringuito Pepe Oro, near El Peñoncillo in Torrox-Costa, noticed a young boy who had been sitting by himself on the beach for a while.
Salobreña Lifeguard Drill
by Vivienne Hughes •
Lifeguards belonging to the Cruz Roja in Salobreña carried out a rescue exercise on Playa de La Charca on Friday.
Salobreña Beach Assistance
by Vivienne Hughes •
Cruz Roja lifeguards on Salobreña beaches are providing assistance for people with mobility problems.
Ukrainian Refugees
by Martin Myall •
Two years after the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the flow of refugees to Spain continues.
Sheltering on An Islet
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Servicio Marítimo belonging to the Guardia Civil transferred several dozen immigrants to Motril Port after locating them on an islet near Alborán Island.
Hit The Beach
by Hugh MacArthur •
The craft beached rapidly and the occupants raced for cover in the rocks – but this wasn’t D-Day 1944 but a jet-ski landing on Calahonda beach with four occupants.
Super-Long Toast Event
by Louise Powell •
The first Jornada Pro-Infancia Costa Tropical in Motril intends to beat the record for the longest cured-ham-on-toast in the world. The money raised by the event will go to the Cruz Roja based in Motril for the Family & Infancy Programme.
Immigrant Boat Intercepted
by Vivienne Hughes •
An RIB (Zodiac dingy) carrying 51 illegal immigrants was intercepted in the Mar de Alborán sea area to the South of Motril.