Colombia's Vice President Francia Márquez sent a message of condolences to the families of four people killed in a shipwreck near Timbiquí, Cauca, including two minors. Authorities are still searching for two missing passengers after the incident in Pacific waters. The accident happened when the vessel struck a drifting log.
In a tragic incident on Colombia's Pacific coast, a vessel traveling between coastal communities struck a drifting log near Timbiquí in Cauca department, leading to its sinking. Four people died in the shipwreck: Simón Sinisterra, Rosa Elena Flores, seven-year-old Isabela Sinisterra, and three-month-old baby Sael Cardona. At least two passengers remain missing, with local authorities continuing search and rescue operations.
Vice President Francia Márquez responded promptly upon learning of the accident's scale. In a public message, she stated: "I express my sincere condolences and deep solidarity to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the tragic shipwreck in Pacific waters, including two minors." Her words aim to support the affected families and the Timbiquí community during this time of grief.
The event underscores the inherent risks of maritime transport in Colombia's remote areas, where waterways are essential for mobility. Authorities have not provided further details on exact causes or preventive measures, but the current focus is on aiding survivors and finding the missing.
