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Second fisherman died in work accident since July
For the second time within three months, a sailor died on the 'Cabo Vírgenes'. He suffered a serious accident on Oct 13. The incident occurred approximately 190 nautical miles northeast of Puerto Deseado, while the crew was fishing for hake. The worker was trapped in one of the fishing gear's doors. He began experiencing severe pain and vomiting. Given the seriousness of the situation, the captain contacted the coastal station in Comodoro Rivadavia to request medical assistance. Instructions for attending to the worker were given via radio while his evacuation was being assessed. Although he was initially conscious, his condition worsened, and he subsequently lost consciousness. The Argentine Naval Prefecture deployed a PA-43 Dauphin helicopter and a PA-25 airplane to carry out a medevac. The fishing vessel was instructed to head towards Puerto Deseado to facilitate a rendezvous with the rescue team. While the aircraft were still en route, the captain reported that the sailor no longer had a detectable pulse. The crew initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and used an automated external defibrillator (AED), following the instructions of the medical professionals. Despite efforts, it was not possible to revive him. The death was reported while the helicopter was still in flight, so the evacuation had to be canceled. After the death was confirmed, Assistant Prosecutor Romina Cerezo was notified. Although the vessel was initially sailing towards Puerto Deseado, it was authorised on Oct 13 at 7:30 p.m. to change course to Puerto Madryn, its home port. Once the vessel has arrived, personnel from the Argentine Naval Prefecture would take statements from the crew and carry out the corresponding procedures. The investigation would be seeking to establish the circumstances of the accident and determine the cause of death. The 'Cabo Vírgenes' had set sail on October 4 at 9:30 a.m. from Puerto Madryn. On July 23, 2026, Eduardo Morales, a 50-year-old sailor from Sierra Grande, died after falling into the sea while working on the 'Cabo Vírgenes'. A search operation was launched resulting in the recovery of his body. The 'Cabo Vírgenes' is operated by Red Chamber Argentina S.A.
Crew member who fell over board recovered dead
Haldyi Morales, a crew member of the ' Cabo Virgenes', operating off the coast of Puerto Madryn, fell into the water on July 23, 2026, arms around 10.30 a.m. and, following an intensive search operation, was found dead. The man, 50 years old, was from Río Negro. The accident occurred while the vessel was conducting offshore fishing operations. For reasons yet to be determined, the man fell into the sea; a colleague quickly noticed the situation. A search operation involving around 40 vessels was subsequently launched off the coast of Chubut. The search intensified with the arrival of the Argentine Naval Prefecture (PNA); however, as hours passed without success, it became clear that the sea had rapidly swept him away. Around 3:00 p.m., the fishing vessel 'Magdalena' finally located him, but he was already dead. His body was recovered approximately 60 nautical miles from Puerto Madryn. Confirmation of the death came later from sources within the United Maritime Workers' Union (SOMU).
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