179 migrants arrive in Tenerife One of the biggest 'cayuco' migrant boats ever to arrive in the Canaries was escorted into Los Cristianos on Sunday.

Tenerife Puerto de la Cruz Apartment to sell Apartment in Puerto de la Cruz Nice apartment with garden and terrace; beautiful view at the sea and Pto. Cruz; completly kitchen ... more details Los Cristianos - 30.06.2008 - The boat, with 179 Africans on board, was spotted nine miles out to sea early yesterday morning and was intercepted by a Sea Rescue vessel, which accompanied it into the harbour of the tourist resort, where it drew a sizeable crowd of spectators. The 179 occupants included approximately 40 young boys. All the Africans were said to be in good health after check-ups by the Red Cross once ashore.

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