The Spanish Civil Guard has reported a tragic incident involving the recovery of a Moroccan migrant's body on Saturday, which occurred during an ill-fated attempt to swim to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. According to local media outlet El Faro de Ceuta, the young man, equipped with a wetsuit and fins, found himself overwhelmed by the formidable waves that have been intensified by Storm Teresa, a weather system that has severely impacted the region in recent days.
This unfortunate event marks a continuation of a grim trend, as it follows closely on the heels of another incident where a different Moroccan migrant lost his life after reaching a rocky area known as 'Beniño,' located near the Juan XXIII neighborhood. This brings the total number of migrant fatalities in the area over the past few days to at least twelve, underscoring the perilous nature of these crossing attempts.
Reports indicate that many migrants are risking their lives by attempting to swim to Ceuta along treacherous routes, despite the adverse sea conditions brought on by ongoing storms and rough weather. In response to the alarming increase in these hazardous attempts, rescue teams have ramped up their maritime patrols and emergency response measures, aiming to mitigate the risks faced by those seeking to reach the Spanish shores.
As reported by en.hespress.com.
