Domingo Trujillo, the captain of the Talia search and rescue vessel, described the surprising birth of the baby: "We knew a woman was pregnant, but had no idea she had given birth. The surprise was finding a totally naked baby born just moments before our arrival.".
Alvaro Serrano Perez, the helicopter commander, expressed the significance of the event: "It being Three Kings Day, this was the best gift we could have received," reflecting on the miraculous circumstance of the rescue.
Salvamento Maritimo shared on social media: "Christmas ended in the Canaries with the rescue of a baby boy born on a sea crossing. Here's one rescue that calls out irresistibly," highlighting the remarkable nature of the rescue.
Data from Caminando Fronteras highlighted the dire situation migrants face: "At least 10,457 people died or disappeared while trying to reach Spain by sea in 2024, a 50% increase from previous years."
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