A migrant from sub-Saharan Africa died Friday morning after falling into the sea while attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta using a motorized paraglider, locally known as a paramotor.
Spanish outlet El Faro de Ceuta reported that Spain’s Civil Guard launched a rescue operation after detecting the attempted crossing near the Benzú area.
Maritime Service units were dispatched to recover the migrant from the water, but despite initial indications that he could be saved, emergency responders confirmed his death after pulling him from the sea. Resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful.
According to the newspaper, the victim’s body was transferred to the Maritime Service base at Ceuta’s fishing port, where it will undergo an autopsy before the relevant legal procedures are completed.
A paramotor is a lightweight aircraft consisting of a paraglider wing powered by a motor and propeller, allowing pilots to take off and navigate independently. It is primarily used for recreational and sporting activities but has occasionally been used in attempts to cross borders.
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