Overview
- Rescuers found Martín's body on January 4 at 08:47 local time about 1.13 nautical miles from the sinking near Rinca, and police and hospital teams confirmed his identity.
- Authorities granted a second three-day extension through January 7 to continue searching for the missing children, Mateo, 9, and Quique, 10.
- On January 5, search leaders restructured the mission into seven dedicated units conducting surface sweeps totaling more than 86 nautical miles and seabed scans using side-scan sonar.
- The effort has previously deployed 152 personnel and 17 vessels across Komodo National Park, with strong currents and adverse weather complicating operations as Labuan Bajo’s tourist port remains closed until January 6.
- Regional police have opened an inquiry into potential negligence and are questioning 17 witnesses, including rescued crew members and company representatives.