The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) successfully rescued 186 sub-Saharan migrants on Tuesday, who were stranded aboard a sinking boat approximately 30 kilometers south of Bir Gandouz, along the Atlantic coast of southern Morocco. The migrants had embarked on a perilous journey across the sea, but their vessel began to sink, putting their lives at severe risk.
This rescue operation is part of the regular surveillance and assistance missions conducted by the FAR to secure Morocco’s coastline and prevent tragic incidents at sea. According to a statement from the FAR General Staff, the rescue was carried out under challenging conditions, underscoring the dedication and skill of the intervention teams.
Upon receiving an alert about the critical situation, a FAR patrol boat was immediately dispatched to the scene. The exhausted migrants were swiftly brought aboard the patrol boat and given the necessary first aid once they reached the shore. The operation was supported by advanced logistics, which played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of those rescued.
After reaching the shore, the migrants were handed over to the Moroccan Gendarmerie, the competent authorities responsible for overseeing the administrative and legal processes following such rescues, in accordance with established procedures.