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What Happens After Boat Arrivals in Mallorca and the Balearic Islands

Emergency teams provide first aid, registration and temporary care when boats arrive in Mallorca and the Balearic Islands.

Published: April 22, 2026
337 People in One Day: Between Rescue, Improvisation and Strategy

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What happens when people arrive by boat in Mallorca or the other Balearic Islands?

Teams from Salvamento Marítimo, the Guardia Civil and local police usually take charge first. People are brought ashore or intercepted at sea, then given basic medical attention, blankets and registration before being moved on if possible.

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