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18 People Missing off Mallorca — A Call to Politics and Society

What Survivors Said About the Boat Crossing Near Mallorca

Survivors of the boat crossing south of Mallorca described hypothermia, exhaustion and desperate attempts to reach land.

Published: April 21, 2026
18 People Missing off Mallorca — A Call to Politics and Society

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What do survivors of the Mallorca boat incident say happened at sea?

The survivors reported extreme exhaustion, hypothermia and despair after days on the open sea. They also said some passengers may have jumped into the water, apparently hoping to swim to shore, though it is unclear whether anyone made it. Their accounts underline how desperate the situation had become before the rescue.

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