An Argentine family of seven, including two children aged 2 and 14, was rescued in the waters off Punta del Este, Uruguay, after their boat capsized. Two people on a jet ski began the assistance, followed by a yacht, and Uruguay's Naval Prefecture completed the operation with no injuries reported.
The incident took place near the Boca Grande breakwater in Punta del Este, a popular Uruguayan tourist destination frequented by Argentines. The boat carrying the entire family capsized, leaving the seven occupants adrift at sea. Two people navigating on a jet ski spotted the situation and approached immediately to assist.
As they transferred the rescued individuals to a larger vessel to return to shore, a yacht passing through the area joined the effort. The occupants were kept safe on the yacht until the arrival of Uruguay's National Naval Prefecture. The officers confirmed that none of those involved had injuries and proceeded to tow the capsized boat from the breakwater to the port's esplanade.
This rescue underscores the importance of vigilance in busy maritime areas during peak season. Videos of the incident, captured by witnesses, show the tension of the moment and the relief upon being assisted. The family, from Argentina, returned safely to land thanks to the swift intervention of civilians and authorities.
