A boat capsized in the Paraná River, six people were rescued and two are still missing

The quiet of Sunday Parana River broke abruptly when the boat “Assets” with eight crew members on board, Overturned at kilometer 1198near the capital Corrientes. The strong winds and high current, a result of the heavy rains and flooding that traverses the province, caused the boat to capsize, leaving all occupants in the water two missing people: Sergio Estorti (43) and Melina (34).

On board the boat, which was heading towards a nautical nursery, the occupants lost their stability due to the river conditions: one of the crew members managed to reach the emergency number 106which quickly activates the rescue protocol. After a few minutes it was Argentine Naval Prefecture Deployed boats and specialized personnel, as well as additional land and river assets to speed up the response.

Corrientes faces a historic water crisis: More than 400 mm of rain fell in just 48 hourswhich forced the evacuation of more than 300 people and led to the declaration of a state of emergency in several communities. Faced with this panorama, the Paraná River became treacherous with strong currents that made navigation difficult and endangered those who crossed it.

The first few minutes were crucial: witnesses in the area reported that a private boat called “La Turca” intervened immediately and helped rescue six crew memberswho were brought ashore and brought to safety. At the same time, the boat “Fortuna” ran aground on the beach and the deep tracks were clearly visible.

Despite the successful rescue of six people Two crew members remain missing. The search operation continues without pause, with water patrols traveling along the river and land crews searching the banks and hard-to-reach areas. Every window of good weather is used to broaden the search and expand the possibilities.

One dead in the Paraná River, hours before the boat “Fortuna” capsized

The early hours of this Sunday left a new tragic episode in the Paraná River, just 8 kilometers from where they died The boat “Fortuna” later capsized.. There the Argentine Naval Prefecture also intervened in an accident caused by a called jet ski “The Monkey”in which two passengers were traveling.

According to authorities, one of the crew members, a 35-year-old man from the Corrientes area, suffered a sudden decompensation during navigation. He was rescued with no vital signs and according to the preliminary report died of cardiac arrest. No visible trauma was recorded.

In fact, the call is to 106 Nautical Emergenciesreceived around 7:30 p.m., allowing the operation to be activated quickly. Members of the Corrientes Police and a private boat that helped transport the man to shore. The intervention of specialized teams was crucial to recover the body in safe conditions, given the difficulties posed by the river due to flooding and adverse weather conditions.

They expose the state terrorism system of throwing bodies into the Paraná River, linked to the victims of Corrientes and Chaco

The Specific investigations, control unit No. 3under the direction of Dr. Andrea González intervened immediately to coordinate the judicial process and supervise the transfer of the victim to ensure proper compliance.

Flooding in Corrientes due to heavy rain leaves thousands affected

The province of Corrientes is experiencing a severe flooding episode following heavy rains that exceeded 400 millimeters in just 48 hours mainly to cities like San Luis del Palmar. There, the scale of the phenomenon forced more than 300 people to evacuate, 79 families were accommodated in 12 relief centers and another 45 families had to evacuate themselves while authorities declared a municipal emergency.

Furthermore, the Overflow of the Riachuelo River It flooded streets, highways and agricultural fields, leaving homes and crops underwater. Actually it is accumulated monthly 520mmthree times higher than the historical average in December (173 mm), making evacuation difficult and the local drainage system collapsing. In the provincial capital, impassable roads and previous power outages further complicated the situation and intensified the storms that have hit the region since December 22.

According to the mayor of San Luis del Palmar, Nestor René Bujalddescribed the situation as “extreme and unprecedented in the area”and warned of the difficulty of containing the water in the face of a phenomenon of this magnitude. “A month and a half ago we already had a flood, although not as big as this one. Today we’re talking about the practical stuff.” 400 millimeters in a few hours” he noted, highlighting the speed and strength of the storm.

The Evacuation centers Activated by the community, they currently house more than 310 people from 79 families, while the 45 self-evacuated families bring the total number of victims to over 400. They all receive support from the city and provincial government, including food, drinking water and care.

In addition to the direct damage to homes and roads, Floods affected mobilityDisruptions to rural routes and roads and difficulty accessing basic services such as electricity and telephone communications. Local authorities and emergency teams are carrying out Containment, surveillance and support tasks.

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