Dramatic Rescue of Fishermen Off Camariñas Coast

Fishermen Rescued After Boat Grounds Near Cabo Vilán A dramatic rescue unfolded off the coast of Camariñas, Galicia, this past weekend. Two fishermen aboard the María Cristina, a fishing vessel hailing from the port of Laxe, found themselves in distress after their boat ran aground on rocks near the iconic Cabo Vilán lighthouse. The incident occurred in the early evening hours. Local authorities responded swiftly, dispatching a rescue boat to the scene. Video footage captured by La Voz de Galicia shows the rescue boat arriving and the two fishermen being safely brought aboard. Thankfully, neither fisherman sustained serious injuries. "It happened so fast," one of the rescued fishermen said, "One minute we were fishing, the next we were in the water." The swift response from the maritime rescue team ensured a positive outcome to this otherwise perilous situation, highlighting the importance of readily available emergency services along the coast.