BOGOTÁ.- At least two people lost and 49 were rescued after a boat in which they were transported 51 travelers shipwrecked in the Gulf of Urabain it Colombian CaribbeanThe Navy reported this Saturday.
The boat ‘My spoiled’which covered the route between Acandi, department of crashedy Turboin the neighbor Antioch“suffered an ingress of water that caused it to sink,” the Navy said in a statement.
He shipwreck It was caused by a damage to the hull of the boat, apparently due to the “impact with a driftwood log. Thanks to the quick reaction of several civilian vessels that were in the area, 49 people were rescued“added the information.
The staff of Urabá Coast Guard He verified the condition of those rescued at the dock to which they were transported. During this review, they were informed about the absence of two people who were also traveling on the motor ship.
“In the development of the rescue operation, A civilian motor ship reported the discovery and rescue of two lifeless bodies. The Coast Guard unit accompanied their transfer to a dock in the region, where they were received by Police personnel,” the Navy explained.
The Mayor’s Office of Acandí confirmed in a statement that 49 people were rescued and transferred to the Turbo tourist pier.
“Thanks to the quick reaction of fishermen, boatmen in the area and the search and rescue efforts of the authorities, 49 people were evacuated alive, who were transferred to the Turbo tourist pier.”