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March 23, 2026
Colombian Navy Expresses Deep Sorrow Over Air Disaster and Supports Victims' Families
The Colombian Navy expressed its "deep sorrow" this Monday over the crash of a Colombian Air Force Hercules C-130 plane in Puerto Leguízamo, Putumayo department, and assured that it accompanies the families of the victims while supporting rescue efforts in the area. Through a message shared on the X account of the institution's commander, Admiral Juan Rozo, the naval force expressed its solidarity with those affected and confirmed the immediate deployment of its capabilities in the Amazon region.
TL;DR
- The Colombian Navy expressed profound sorrow following the crash of a Hercules C-130 aircraft in Puerto Leguízamo, Putumayo.
- Naval units were immediately activated to assist in the emergency, supporting the rescue of the aircraft's occupants and their transfer to medical centers.
- The injured are receiving medical attention with support from military personnel and the local community.
- The Navy extended solidarity to the Colombian Military Forces, particularly the National Army and Air Force, and the families of the victims.
- The causes of the air incident are currently under investigation.