Overview
- The rescue video was broadcast Jan. 8 on América TV’s A la tarde after circulating online.
- Coverage says the episode happened days earlier, with El Ancasti identifying the date as Dec. 31 in José Ignacio, Punta del Este, Uruguay.
- Reports indicate the coach, his children and a niece were helped to shore, and all are safe.
- Local media note there were no lifeguards on duty at Laguna Escondida and bathing there is reportedly not permitted.
- An Instagram message from Evangelina Anderson thanking God drew fresh attention once the images became public.