(ALI) The latest group of sub-Saharan migrants, numbering 33, arrived in Motril at 20.00h last Wednesday. Of these, four have declared themselves as minors, including a young girl.
Tag Archive for rescue
Lifeguards Signing Off
by David Darby •
Lifeguard cover for Almuñécar and La Herradura will cease this Sunday. So, take good care when taking a dip, and keep a close eye on those kiddywinks!
Owl Sea Rescue
by Vivienne Hughes •
There was an unusual occurrence on Thursday the 31st down on Salobreña beach, involving an owl in the water and its subsequent rescue. The owl’s saviour was Carlos Lopez, who had spotted the bird in distress from his flat balcony in Salomar 2000. He had seen the owl actually fall into the sea and the…
Brit Saved on Nerja Beach
by Hugh MacArthur •
A British woman was rescued from drowning on a Nerja beach, thanks to the prompt action of two key beach-going visitors: a policeman and a lifeguard.
Paraglider Blunder
by David Darby •
Unfortunately, today Tuesday 18th April, a Spanish pilot misjudged his approach to Velilla Beach in Almuñécar and ended up, dangling from a tree.
La Herradura Rescue
by David Darby •
Two adults and a child had a very lucky escape on the 4th October, when they were thrown from their RIB into the sea.
Brit Dies on Torrox Beach
by Vivienne Hughes •
Monday the 22nd saw the death of a British tourist in Torrox; the 12th person to die on Málaga beaches this year.
Died for His Dog
by Vivienne Hughes •
We’re accustomed to hearing news about cruelty to animals, either at fiestas or at the hands of individual animal owners, that it’s gratifying to report the opposite.
Fishermen Adrift Rescued
by Vivienne Hughes •
The 3-man crew of a Moroccan fishing boat was rescued about 20 nautical miles off Motril after having spent five days adrift.
Near Drowning off Salobreña Beach
by Hugh MacArthur •
The lifeguard volunteers went into action off Playa de la Charca in Salobreña to rescue a bather in trouble on the afternoon of the 15th.