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Indonesian rescuers have recovered a second body in the ongoing search for a Spanish soccer coach, Fernando Martín, and his two children who went missing after their boat sank in Komodo National Park on December 26. The rescue efforts, involving over 160 personnel, continue as authorities extend the search beyond the usual seven days, with hopes of finding all victims.
Indonesian rescuers found a body believed to be a family member of a Spanish soccer coach and his children after their boat sank near Serai island, with ongoing efforts to locate the missing family members amid challenging weather conditions.
Indonesian rescuers recovered a female body linked to a family missing after a boat sank near Komodo National Park, where Spanish soccer coach Fernando Martín and his children went missing; rescue efforts continue amid challenging weather conditions.
Indonesian rescuers found a female body near Serai island during a search for a missing Spanish soccer coach, his wife, and two children after their boat sank in Komodo National Park. The rescue operation continues for the remaining family members, with efforts supported by local authorities and community volunteers. The incident has drawn condolences from international soccer organizations and highlights safety concerns in Indonesia's archipelago.
Indonesian rescuers are searching for a Spanish soccer coach, Fernando Martín, and his three children after their tour boat sank near Padar Island in Komodo National Park due to engine failure. The incident resulted in the deaths of Martín and his children, with some survivors rescued. The search was temporarily halted due to bad weather but is expected to resume, as authorities continue efforts to find the missing victims.
Indonesian rescuers are searching for a Spanish soccer coach, Fernando Martín, and his three children after their tour boat sank near Padar Island in Komodo National Park due to engine failure. The incident resulted in the deaths of Martín and his children, with some survivors rescued. The search was temporarily halted due to bad weather but is expected to resume, as authorities continue efforts to find the missing victims.
A tour boat sank near Komodo Island in Indonesia, resulting in the death of a Spanish women's soccer coach, Fernando Martín, and his three children, with rescue efforts ongoing amid challenging weather conditions.
The U.S. destroyed a vessel believed to be involved in drug trafficking, killing most of its crew and allowing survivors to be repatriated, a move that disrupted ongoing efforts to dismantle traffickers, amid controversy over the incident's legality and transparency.
A migrant vessel sank off the Malaysia-Thailand border, leaving hundreds missing; only 10 survivors and one body have been recovered so far, with ongoing search and rescue efforts. The vessel was carrying about 300 people, mostly Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar.
At least 76 people, mostly Ethiopian migrants, died and dozens are missing after a boat sank off Yemen in the Gulf of Aden, highlighting the dangers faced by migrants attempting to reach Gulf countries through perilous sea routes amid ongoing conflicts and instability in the region.
Over 65 refugees and migrants, mostly Ethiopians, died when their boat capsized off Yemen's coast, with rescue efforts ongoing for dozens more missing. The perilous route between Africa and Yemen remains deadly, with hundreds killed in recent years, and Yemen hosting around 380,000 refugees and migrants amid ongoing regional conflicts.
A tourist boat sank in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay during a storm, resulting in at least 36 deaths. A 10-year-old boy survived by sheltering in an air pocket, while rescue efforts continue for missing passengers amid challenging weather conditions.
A tourist boat named Sea Story capsized in the Red Sea, leading to the rescue of 31 people, while four bodies have been recovered and nine remain missing. The incident occurred after warnings of bad weather, with high waves reportedly causing the boat to sink. The search and rescue operation, led by the Egyptian navy, is ongoing. The incident may negatively impact Egypt's tourism industry, which is crucial for the country's economy.
A boat carrying over a dozen tourists sank near Cancun, resulting in at least four deaths, including two adults, one adult female, and one minor, with seven people still missing. The boat was carrying 16 tourists and three crew members when it encountered a strong sea swell and began to sink. Eight people have been rescued, and authorities are still conducting a rescue operation while withholding the passengers' identities.
Orcas off the coast of the Iberian Peninsula have been ramming and sinking boats, causing concern among sailors. Marine biologists are studying this phenomenon, theorizing that the behavior may be a learned fad among curious young orcas. Some researchers believe the ramming is a playful interaction, while others suggest it could be an adverse behavior resulting from a bad experience. Conservationists and yacht clubs are working together to protect the endangered orcas and provide safety protocols for sailors encountering them, including staying quiet and charting routes closer to shore.