Overview
- Authorities say the pair vanished Sunday after heading from Playa Costa Azul to the wreck, with one identified as Juan Emilio Sánchez Alvarado, 16.
- A coordinated operation by Serenazgo, the National Police and lifesaving brigades continued along the coast after an overnight helicopter search found no trace.
- Relatives alerted security teams when the teens failed to return, and police received a formal complaint and reviewed nearby cameras for clues.
- Defensa Civil reports the wreck lies roughly 80–100 meters from shore, creating a deceptive sense of proximity and strong return currents that can trap bathers.
- Officials cite a previous August fatality near the same ship and have reinforced prevention measures for summer season visitors, including warning signage and alcohol enforcement.