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Valencia Coach and Three Children Die in Indonesian Boat Capsize

Officials report the tourist boat lost power in rough seas near Labuan Bajo before capsizing.

Overview

  • FC Valencia confirmed that Fernando Martín Carreras, 44, who coached the club’s second women’s team, died along with three of his children during a holiday trip.
  • His wife, Andrea, and a seven-year-old daughter survived, according to a family account shared with the EFE news agency.
  • Local reports state the vessel carried 11 people and overturned at about 20:30 local time near Padar, east of Bali, with seven individuals rescued.
  • Authorities and the state news agency Antara cited a motor failure in heavy seas, with waves reported between roughly 1.5 and 3 meters.
  • Rescue efforts were hampered by rough conditions, and confirmations came from Indonesian officials, the family, and the Spanish club’s statement.