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Indonesia: Body Found in Search for Coach and Children

Published December 29, 2025, 12:19
Indonesia: Body Found in Search for Coach and Children

Indonesian rescuers have recovered a body today during the search for Spanish football coach Fernando Martín and his children, who went missing after their boat sank near Labuan Bajo. Valencia B, the team Martín coached, announced that the coach and his three children have tragically lost their lives. The boat capsized due to an engine failure during bad weather in the Strait of Pandar Island. The search continues despite challenging weather conditions, while Martín's wife and one daughter, along with the crew, have been rescued. Authorities have imposed a temporary ban on tourist boats in the area. Separately, a speedboat carrying 21 passengers capsized near Papua, resulting in one death and 17 missing, highlighting the dangers of sea travel in Indonesia due to bad weather and safety concerns.