Moroccan cargo runs aground off Mauritania shores

A Moroccan cargo, "United Malika," ran aground Monday evening near the shore of Mauritanian town of Nouadhibou, 600 Km in north of Nouakchott the capital city.

The 17 members of the crew were rescued by the Mauritanian navy. The causes of the wreckage of the cargo, that was transporting a fish shipment, are still unknown.