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Deckhand found dead in his cabin
A crew member of the 'Argenova XXII' was found unresponsive by his colleagues in his cabin on the morning of Aug 4, 2026, while the vessel was fishing in Argentine waters. The captain decided to suspend fishing operations and order the immediate return to Puerto Madryn to initiate the corresponding legal protocol. The authorities launched an investigation to determine the cause of his death. A forensic examination of the body, the inspection of the vessel, and the taking of statements from crew members were carried out, trying to establish what happened. The man was originally from the province of Tucumán and worked as a deckhand. He was also a member of the United Maritime Workers Union (SOMU), whose representatives have been notified of the incident and assisted with the initial steps related to the case. The investigation was handed over to the courts once the fishing vessel had docked in Puerto Madryn. Among the first steps planned were the autopsy, the examination of the cabin where the body was found, and the taking of statements from the crew members. It was the fourth crew member fatality in Argentine waters since the end of June. The series of incidents began on June 30 with the disappearance of Juan Carlos Gutiérrez, who fell overboard from the 'Luca Mario' during a storm off Puerto Deseado. On July 19, Gustavo Ortiz, a crew member of the 'Mar Esmeralda', died of acute heart failure while sailing about 70 nautical miles from Puerto Madryn. On July 23, Eduardo Morales lost his life after falling overboard during maneuvers on the fishing vessel 'Cabo Vírgenes'.
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