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Coastguard rescued two fishermen from sinking ship

By the A.M. Costa Rica staff

The National Coastguard Service reported the rescue of two fishermen identified with the surnames Thomas and Torres, both Costa Ricans, who were clinging to a part of a small boat that was sinking near Isla Negritos* in Guanacaste.

Rescuers report that they received a 911 call reporting that a small ship that was about to sink. Patrol boat 32-3 from the Caldera station was set to the rescue.

Upon reaching the area, the rescuers saw two fishermen who were clinging to the only part of the boat that had not yet sunk. With them was a small dog, the pet of the fishermen. The men and their pet were rescued by the officers on the patrol boat.

Rescuers said that, “the dog was wagging its tail and barked happily while the fishermen, Francisco Thomas and Jordan Torres, gave the thanks to the rescuers.”

The damaged boat was registered as Andrea-P009234 and sank completely shortly after the rescue.

One of the last tourist rescues, as reported by AM Costa Rica on Jan 9, when officers from the Coastguard Station of Flamingo* rescued two Danish tourists and two Costa Ricans who were drifting near Catalinas Islands*, in the North of Guanacaste.

Rescuers' report that they received an emergency call, "about a yacht that was drifting 18 nautical miles from the Catalinas Islands* north of Guanacaste, and was being dragged to the North Pacific Ocean."

Upon arrival, the rescuer found a sport fishing yacht named Aserrí Alaska, license plate GPC 9372, which had problems with its fuel system and was being dragged off course by strong winds. The ship held four people, two Danish tourists and two Costa Ricans who were the ship's crew, said the rescuers.

The rescuers checked their health and gave them medical attention then towed the yacht to Flamingo Bay.

National Coastguard Service courtesy photo

The damaged boat sank completely
shortly after the rescue.

According to the rescuers, the four men were in good health so it was not necessary to transfer them to a clinic.

The last report the National Coast Guard Service shows that from December 1st to January, more than 69 foreign and local people have been rescued.

In addition, the Coast Guard warned 6,988 people about the risks of accidents on the water and the police responded to 32 calls for help involving boats and people who required some assistance.

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Do you know someone who has been rescued from an accident at sea here in Costa Rica? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to: news@amcostarica.com

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