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March 31, 2026
Shipwreck in Urabá: Four Survivors Rescued in Turbo Waters
Four people were rescued alive after a shipwreck registered in the waters of the Gulf of Urabá, within the jurisdiction of the municipality of Turbo. According to information...
TL;DR
- Four people were rescued alive after a shipwreck in the Gulf of Urabá, near Turbo.
- The boat, possibly named 'Torbellino,' sank while transporting construction materials and a motocar.
- A civilian vessel initially reported the incident, leading to a rapid response by the Colombian Navy's Coast Guard.
- One survivor was initially rescued by a passing motorship, with others being aided by nearby vessels.
- The survivors suffered burns, apparently from fuel spilled after the sinking.
- They received first aid from the Coast Guard and were then taken to the Turbo hospital for specialized treatment.
- The Navy is investigating the cause of the shipwreck.