THE Indonesian research teams They indicated this Saturday that they would work “until the last day” to try to locate the three Spaniards missing following the sinking of a tourist boat on December 26, where a Spanish woman died and two others were rescued.
“Today we have not managed to find the boat or the missing people. We are not going to save energy, we are going to give everything until the last day,” declared the head of the National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) which coordinates the mission, Fathur Rahman.
In accordance with the deadline set by the authorities, this Sunday concludes the three days added on Thursday to the seven days set by law as a minimum for research missions. Furthermore, Fathur stressed, during a press conference from the command post, that tomorrow they will analyze the results to make a more comprehensive assessment.
“In the event that the missing persons are not found, a search will be carried out additional follow-up. If at this stage they occur new cluesthe operation will resume,” said the coordinator, without adding more details despite the journalists’ insistence.
THE relatives of the missing They went this afternoon to Labuan Bajo Portfrom where part of the operation is directed, to thank the work of the lifeguards who arrived on land after the day and asked them “one last effort” for this Sunday.
Some rescuers were unable to quell the emotion of the moment. “I hope that tomorrow we can find them. We must always try and pray for that“, desire Soujudone of the members of Police deployed for the mission.
The device is supported in recent days by the use of four sonar equipment with which to scan the bottom of the sea in several areas set as priorities around the Padar Islandnear where the boat sank.
When a possible remainder is detected, the divers They jump into the water to try to make a visual confirmation. This Saturday, seven divers They divided into teams to take turns diving, which reached depths of up to 40 meters.
Additionally, locate the wreck is one of the objectives of the operation, since the rescuers maintain the assumption that the bodies of the missing, one adult and two minorsthey could be trapped inside.
The boat for tourist use KM Putri Sakinah sank in the waters of Padar nearby 8:30 p.m. local time of the December 26, 2025after which a initial research with boats and later the operation expanded.
On board they traveled 11 peopleincluding one spanish family composed of two adults and four minors, including two were savedin addition to the four crew members and a local guide.
The three Spaniards who remained without being located are Fernando Martinformer footballer and coach Valence CF women’s B team; And two minors. For their part, the police have opened an investigation to try to determine whether the crew committed any negligence which caused the accident.
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