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Valencia Women’s Coach and Three Children Die in Indonesia Boat Capsize

Local reports say strong waves disabled a tourist boat near Padar before it sank.

Overview

  • FC Valencia confirmed the death of Fernando Martín Carreras, 44, who coached the club’s second women’s team.
  • His wife Andrea and a seven-year-old daughter survived, with seven people rescued in total according to reports.
  • Local media said 11 people were on the tourist boat, including Carreras, his wife, and four of their children.
  • Authorities and state media cited rough seas near Padar and Labuan Bajo, reporting waves up to three meters and an engine failure before the capsize.
  • Carreras’ father-in-law told EFE that the two survivors were thrown clear as the boat broke apart, while the coach and three children were likely trapped as it sank.