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39 drown off Almeria coast

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39 people are believed to have drowned this morning after their boat went down. The Spanish coastguard have been looking for a patera (immigrant boat) since Wednesday night after being warned that one with 54 passengers had set sail from Morroco to reach Spain. At midday today, 15 survivors from the wreck were discovered clinging to the remains of their inflatable boat 40 nautical miles off the coast. 13 men and 2 women. It is Continue reading 39 drown off Almeria coast→

Three saved from drowning on Mojacar beach

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Three people have been saved on La Rumina beach in Mojacar just hours after a man drowned on another nearby Mojacar beach. Emergency services were called at 18:20 after the three people were spotted struggling against currents offshore. Two of the people were rescued by Civil protection units and the third was rescued by other bathers. All were taken to the medical centre for a checkup, being exhausted and cold but are said to be Continue reading Three saved from drowning on Mojacar beach→

Man drowns on Mojacar beach

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A 59 year old man from Madrid drowned on Bancal beach in Mojacar (down towards Hotel Best Indalo) this afternoon after he was dashed against rocks by strong currents. Other bathers raised the alarm when they realised the man was in trouble and lifeguards rushed to the area, but the man had suffered a severe head wound from the rocks. All they could do was bring him back to the beach and perform CPR. But Continue reading Man drowns on Mojacar beach→

Black season for local beaches Four people have drowned this year and dozens more rescued from dangerous currents

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A 35 year old Frenchman drowned on Monday off la Cala del Plomo beach in Cabo de Gata natural park, becoming the fourth tourist to drown in our seas this season after a week in which dozens of people had to be rescued from dangerous currents along the levante shores of Almeria and Murcia. Alexis Pineda, Nijar councillor for beaches, said the incident was a tragedy caused by strong currents and that two other people Continue reading Black season for local beaches Four people have drowned this year and dozens more rescued from dangerous currents→

Tomorrow’s skinny dip record may be in danger after man drowns on beach

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Vera beach, where tomorrow (Sunday) a world breaking attempt at skinny dipping will take place, was briefly closed today after a 50 year old man drowned in the sea just off the coast. Ideal, which mentions the attempt, says it appears the man got into trouble just off the beach and drowned as other swimmers desperately tried to drag him back to the beach. An investigation continues – it’s not sure if the man was Continue reading Tomorrow’s skinny dip record may be in danger after man drowns on beach→