Since 2006, they have not produced massive rescues of immigrants in boats, from África.
According to the Central government authorities in Cadiz, in 3 days (at the end of October 2012), 95 immigrants were stopped and rescued amid the Strait of Gibraltar, trying to reach the coasts of Tarifa, with inflatable rafts, like for children in summer. Authorities were surprised. The greatest problem is that most immigrants can not swim.
"Vistas del Estrecho de Gibraltar, Tarifa", Tarifa, Cadiz, South of Spain, by Chodaboy, at flickr.com
In November, in one day, Maritime Rescue rescued 17 immigrants (10 in a boat and 7 in another one).After that, all of them arrive to the port of Tarifa and Red Cross of Spain serves these immigrants. I take this opportunity to congratulate Maritime Rescue of Tarifa and Red Cross of Tarifa too, for the great job they do, every day, that in the case of Maritime Rescue even risking their lives to save the lives of immigrants.
"Lancha de salvamento en Tarifa", Tarifa, Cadiz, South of Spain, by elarequi61, at flickr.com
Red Cross gives clothing to immigrants and makes them a medical examination and after the Civil Guard leads to Algeciras, for repatriation.
One member of the Red Cross of Tarifa says that, in October, 347 immigrants were attended by them.He also says that, although immigrants come risking their lives and with very bad weather, here they feel better themselves than in their countries.It is a pity, because they risk their lives, in the boats, but also they sell everything –or almost everything— they had in their countries.There, they were thinking of the “European Dream” –although when they come here they see that life is not as easy as they thought, before coming--.
A few years ago, immigrants used large wooden boats, but these were localized by radars.Now, they use small boats to not be seen.
"Patera en la playa", Tarifa, Cadiz, South of Spain, by Chodaboy, at flickr.com
I feel sorry to hear that these immigrants are deceived by organized gangs.
I hope that God help to other people for not to be deceived.
Kind regards,
Luis.
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