JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – Indonesian rescue teams have recovered the body of a woman believed to be part of the victim’s family. Spanish soccer coach and his three children The sightseeing boat sank three days ago and he went missing.
Fasah Rahman, head of the Maumere Search and Rescue Office, said rescue teams found the bodies floating near waters north of Serai Island, about a kilometer from the wreck site, shortly after dawn on Monday after local residents discovered the victims.
He said the body was taken to a hospital in Labuan Bajo, the gateway town to eastern Indonesia. Komodo National Parkfor identification.
“Relatives of the victim were present in the ambulance to ensure identification through medical and forensic procedures,” Rahman said.
A family holiday in the park area turned into a tragedy for Valencia CF Women’s B coach Fernando Martín, 44. On Friday night, the boat carrying his wife, their four children, four crew members and a local guide sank after an engine failure during a trip through the park, which is visited by thousands of international tourists for diving, trekking and wildlife tours.
Martin’s wife, another child, four crew members and a local guide were rescued within hours of the incident. However, Martin, his two sons aged 9, 10 and 12, and another daughter are still missing.
Rahman said Martin’s wife Andrea, youngest daughter Merle and other survivors were in good health and authorities were investigating the cause of the accident.
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Komodo National Park is home to rugged landscapes, pristine beaches, and Komodo dragon is an endangered species.
Search operations continued for the fourth day on Monday for the remaining family members. Nearly 100 personnel, assisted by police and the navy, stepped up operations and searched four areas with rubber boats, warships and rescue vessels, assisted by local fishermen and residents. Divers were also dispatched.
Rahman said the search area had doubled in size, centered on a 9 kilometer (5.6 mile) radius from the wreck site where rescuers found the boat’s wreckage. Indonesian law requires searches to last seven days, and may be extended if necessary.
In a statement regarding X, Valencia CF Football Club expressed its condolences and said the tragedy was a “devastating loss” for the club and its community.
Spain’s La Liga expressed its heartfelt support with a message of solidarity, while other soccer clubs including Real Madrid and Barcelona also expressed their condolences.
Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, and boats are a common mode of transportation. Accidents occur frequently due to lax safety standards and overcrowding issues.
