There had been no news from him for days. L’April 11th a sailor of Spanish origin he started one crossing aboard his 12 meter boat. AND departed from the island of Crete with the purpose of arrive in Sicilybut for days there was no further news of him. After receiving the information from Piraeus rescue centerin Greeceand received one satellite reporting which indicated the possibility presence of the boat 110 miles from Cape Spartivento – about 200 kilometers from the Calabrian coast – yesterday afternoon help has started. A coast guard aircraft took off from Cataniaone patrol boat it started from Roccella Jonicain the province of Reggio Calabria. Furthermore, two merchant ships were diverted to the area in search of the vessel.
Despite the bad weather conditions – 40 knots of wind and sea strength 5 worsening – theairplane of the coast guard managed to locate the vessel: the sailor on board sent out light signals to be identified. During the night the patrol boat of the coast guard reached the vessel and he saved the man. After the initial treatment – provided on board – this morning at dawnupon arrival at the port of Roccella Jonica, the sailor was entrusted to healthcare personnel of 118.
