in a published photo Via Twitter account of the Spanish Coast Guardit is possible to see the passengers seated at the helm, with their upper bodies covered by the hull of the Alithini II oil tanker.
The Salvamar Nunki rescued “three stowaways located on the rudder blade of the Alethyni II, anchored in the docks of the port of Las Palmas and coming from Nigeria. They were taken to the port and treated by the health services.
The Ithenian 2, flying the Maltese flag, arrived in Las Palmas, located on the island of Gran Canaria, on Monday afternoon, after an 11-day voyage that began in Lagos, the Nigerian capital. This information is confirmed by the Marine Traffic website, which tracks the route of ships around the world.
It was discovered that the men, who had survived the 4,600 km journey in extremely perilous conditions, were received in conditions of dehydration and hypothermia, after being taken to local hospitals. Associated Press🇧🇷 They are all Nigerians, and one of them is still in the hospital on Tuesday.
This type of high-risk travel has increased since the control of Mediterranean migration routes increased.
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