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Do you remember the incidents of crossing fences or swimming towards European shores? Forget everything you know. In a strange incident, Spanish authorities in the city of Ceuta were shaken after a migrant executed a daring aerial infiltration, using a parachute to cross the border from Moroccan territory.

Aerial Crossing!

Security cameras captured the moment the migrant entered European territory from the air. The young man, who is believed to be in his twenties, successfully flew over Mount Musa in Morocco and landed in the Sidi Ibrahim area within Ceuta. This area is usually frequented by hikers and cycling enthusiasts in the coastal city overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar.

Mysterious Disappearance

Spanish Civil Guard forces immediately headed to the landing point after spotting the parachute. However, the surprise was in not finding any trace of the migrant; they only found the colorful landing equipment he had abandoned. The migrant had cleverly disappeared, leaving behind the parachute and a predicament for the authorities.

Breaking the Traditional Pattern

Attempts to cross in this area usually focus on climbing iron fences or swimming long distances. But this incident is the first to involve light aviation in the border area between Morocco and Ceuta.

Why This Timing?

Media reports suggested that the migrant chose this timing coinciding with the transfer of batches of migrants from temporary shelters in Ceuta to the Spanish mainland. This timing may have facilitated the execution of his plan without immediate detection. Authorities had also received prior warnings about the potential use of light aviation equipment, especially after videos circulated on TikTok showing parachute trials near the border.

Widespread Investigation

For its part, Spanish authorities have launched a wide-ranging investigation to determine the identity of the migrant and whether he is of Moroccan descent or from sub-Saharan African countries. Authorities fear the repetition of such attempts in the future, especially after groups published guides outlining the "most vulnerable points" in the border wall.