Moroccan Sailors Rescued After Days Lost in Strait of Gibraltar

The four Moroccan sailors who had been missing at sea for several days have been found. Their families, without news of them since last Friday, decided to alert the port authorities. They have finally been found safe and sound and hope to return home as soon as possible. The families have been informed of the news, but have not yet been able to communicate with them.

These sailors found are actually merchants operating in Morocco, who have years of experience at sea. But it was the first time they ventured to cross the strait from the Moroccan Mediterranean coast with a newly purchased vessel they were taking to Safi to sell.

They set off on Thursday from the port of Nador and apparently got lost on the way, in the strait. The boat in question is 15 meters long and has trawls for fishing.