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Valencia Women’s B Coach Fernando Martín and Three Children Dead in Indonesia Boat Sinking

Rescue officials say one body has been recovered, with operations continuing near Komodo National Park.

Overview

  • Indonesian teams on Monday recovered the body of a female victim near Serai Island as the search entered a fourth day, authorities said.
  • Martín, 44, and children Elia, 12, Kike, 10, and Mateo, 9, were confirmed dead after the KM Putri Sakinah sank in severe weather in the Padar Island Strait on Dec. 26.
  • His wife, Andrea, and their daughter Mar were rescued along with four crew members and a local guide, according to Indonesia’s search and rescue agency.
  • The vessel carried 11 people within Komodo National Park, and authorities expanded the search area with divers, police and navy support after earlier weather delays.
  • Local officials temporarily closed Padar and Komodo Islands due to hazardous conditions, as Spanish clubs and the RFEF issued public condolences.