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Nearly 1,000 migrants rescued from seven boats off El Hierro in Spain

Around 700 of the rescued migrants are due to be transferred to Tenerife to relieve pressure on reception facilities, while several people required hospital treatment.

  • Salvamento Marítimo rescued 854 migrants from seven boats off El Hierro.
  • 350 migrants transported to Tenerife, 350 more planned for afternoon crossing.
  • Nine migrants required hospital treatment, including women and minors.

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