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Body of Missing Boater Recovered from Jándula Reservoir

Guardia Civil divers locate the second occupant after a two-day search following a boat capsizing in Andújar, Jaén.

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Una trabajadora en la Sala de Emergencias del 112

Overview

  • A small boat carrying two individuals sank in the Jándula reservoir on Saturday afternoon, prompting an emergency response.
  • One occupant swam to shore and was rescued by firefighters, while the second was reported missing.
  • The Guardia Civil led a coordinated search operation involving local police, firefighters, and specialized GEAS diving units.
  • On Sunday, GEAS divers recovered the body of the missing individual several meters underwater, concluding the search.
  • The incident underscores the importance of interagency collaboration in aquatic emergency responses in the region.