87 people rescued in the last few hours from five boats trying to reach the Balearic Islands

Authorities in Spain rescued a total of 87 people traveling in five small boats, known as pateras, as they attempted to reach the Balearic Islands in recent hours. The individuals, identified as being of Maghrebi and sub-Saharan origin, were intercepted off the coasts of Mallorca and in waters near Cabrera.

These arrivals follow the interception of another 17 migrants earlier on Tuesday morning. Combined with the latest group, the total number of people rescued or intercepted reaches 104, according to information provided by the Government Delegation.