Two French nationals who had been missing at sea since Sunday, May 24, 2026, were found safe and sound on Thursday evening, May 28, 2026. They were rescued by a commercial vessel off the coast of Assilah, northern Morocco, according to the National Coordination and Rescue Center (CNCR) in Rabat.
The individuals, whose identities have not been publicly released, were reported missing after failing to return from a maritime outing. Search operations were launched by Moroccan authorities, involving coordination with the Royal Navy and other maritime agencies.
The CNCR confirmed that the two were recovered in good health and were transferred to a port for medical evaluation. No further details about the circumstances of their disappearance or the exact location of the rescue have been disclosed.
