In a heartbreaking incident reported by local news outlet El Faro de Ceuta, Spanish Civil Guard officers recovered the body of a Moroccan migrant over the weekend who tragically drowned while attempting to swim to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The young man was equipped with a wetsuit and fins, but he was ultimately unable to overcome the treacherous sea conditions exacerbated by Storm Teresa, leading to his untimely demise during the perilous crossing.
This incident is particularly poignant as it follows closely on the heels of another tragedy in which a different Moroccan migrant also lost his life shortly after reaching a rocky area known as Benzu, located near the Juan XXIII district. The latest drowning adds to the grim tally of migrant fatalities on this dangerous route, which now stands at 12, as highlighted by the newspaper.
El Faro de Ceuta further reports that numerous migrants have attempted to reach the enclave by swimming in recent days, even as heavy seas and adverse weather conditions posed significant risks. In response to these dangerous circumstances, maritime rescue teams have ramped up their operations in the waters surrounding the enclave, working tirelessly to prevent further tragedies.
As reported by en.hespress.com.
