Last-minute rescue off Portals Vells: six people saved from a sinking boat
The alert was received around 4:00 p.m. via the emergency service
Six people were rescued this Tuesday afternoon by agents of Civil Protection and Emergencies of Calvià after the boat they were sailing in began to sink off the coast of Portals Vells. The alert was received around 4:00 PM through the 112 emergency service, which warned of the presence of a recreational boat with a significant water ingress and six crew members on board.
At that moment, the boat Lima 1 of Civil Protection, responsible for surveillance and lifeguard duties in the area, was carrying out its usual patrol. Shortly after, the lifeguards located the boat, whose occupants were signaling for help with their arms to request urgent assistance.
The agents immediately approached the boat and verified that it was beginning to sink from the stern due to water ingress. Given the risk that the situation would worsen, the six crew members on board the Lima 1 were evacuated. The occupants were transferred safely to the port of Portals, with no injuries reported.
Concurrently, the emergency teams managed to tow the affected boat, ultimately preventing it from sinking completely. The rapid intervention of the Civil Protection lifeguards was key to ensuring the safety of the occupants and recovering the boat before the incident had more serious consequences.
