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Waves of relief
LIFEGUARDS in Nerja rescued four swimmers who were swept out by the tide and couldn’t make it back to shore on Thursday, July 20.
Two lifeguards spotted a swimmer trapped in dangerous rocks amid rough conditions. They rushed to help, but needed a jet ski to reach the swimmer. Meanwhile, two other lifeguards saved three more swimmers also in distress.
“This person got caught in the worst possible way,” said Rubén Espigares, the lifeguard supervisor.
“We’re here to prevent these situations, but we can’t help people who don’t listen to our warn ings,” he added. Strong waves made swimming difficult, especially near rocks.
Shortly after, swimming was temporarily prohibited due to strong currents and drowning risk. Beaches raised red flags warning people not to enter the water.
While rescuing people from drowning is part of a lifeguard’s duty, Rubén hopes this reminder will encourage beach goers to take extra care.
“We are here to help but also prevent these situations from happening,” he explained. “Please be mindful of conditions and obey the flags, your safety is our primary concern.”
Passport to Axarquia Uniting in art
MOCLINEJO has commissioned renowned sculptor Andrés Montesanto to create a monument in honour of migrants, to be unveiled on International Migrants Day on Monday, December 18.
Local mayor Antonio Muñoz Anaya met with the Argentina born, Malagabased Montesanto to discuss the sociallyminded art piece. Montesanto often includes recycled materials in his figurative concrete sculptures, which blend abstract styles. Recently, the sculptor has focused on human rights themes beyond pure aesthetics to promote conversations. This aligns with the
United Nations’ International Migrants Day, bringing attention to the contributions and challenges faced by the 272 million migrants worldwide.
Moclinejo’s monument will pay tribute to migrants like Montesanto who left their homes behind in search of opportunity.
As a former migrant himself, Montesanto connected deeply with the project’s mission to honour universal human experience. Montesanto’s oneofakind sculpture will stand as a symbol of Moclinejo’s compassion and unity with fellow migrants chasing their dreams across borders. More than art, it’s a strong moral message.
THE Axarquia town of Iznate is about to embark on an exciting cultural journey, bringing global experiences to its very doorstep.
Officials from the town council have signed a deal with EduQuality, an organisation which aims to foster cultural and educational exchanges among youth from diverse corners of the globe.
International exchange students will now be eligible to visit the unique corner of the Axarquia countryside.
Announcing the news on Friday, July 21, the Iznate Town Hall said that it
