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Moments of Anguish in Playa Blanca: Boat Capsized and Yellow Flag Raised
A boat with more than 20 passengers capsized this Saturday, March 21, in the tourist area of Playa Blanca, causing moments of anguish for tourists and island inhabitants.
TL;DR
- A lancha with over 20 passengers capsized in Playa Blanca on Saturday, March 21.
- The incident was attributed to adverse sea conditions and strong waves.
- The community and nearby individuals reacted quickly to assist passengers.
- No serious injuries were reported.
- A yellow flag was raised in the island zone, including Playa Blanca, restricting maritime operations and passenger movement.
- A green flag remains in the internal bay of Cartagena, allowing navigation under strict safety measures.
- Increased wind intensity and waves over 2 meters are expected, posing risks to navigation and tourism.