Body found on Uruguay coast, investigation launched into missing fishermen

Uruguayan authorities have discovered a body washed ashore, initiating an investigation to confirm its identity and potential connection to five fishermen who vanished in the Río de la Plata in June. The cadaver showed no external injuries suggesting foul play, and is believed to have been carried by currents and strong winds.

The discovery is of particular interest in Argentina, where the disappearance of the five men on June 14th has been a significant concern. To date, only two of the missing individuals, Carlos Kovach (60) and Sebastián Romegialli (52), have been found deceased. The search continues for Claudio Kovach (51), Damián Giubu (42), and Diego Alejandro Boscardín (28).

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Friend, fishing companion, rest in peace. Give much strength to all your family and all your loved ones. A hug to heaven.

Sources indicate that it has not yet been confirmed if the found body is one of the missing Argentinian fishermen. The Atlántida Prosecutor's Office has ordered forensic examinations to determine the cause of death and the victim's identity. The fishermen had departed from Hudson on the "Chamigo-Ho" boat for a sport fishing trip. Initial search operations in Argentina involved coast guard vessels, aircraft, jet skis, and ground patrols along the Río de la Plata.

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On board the vessel were five adult men, several of them with extensive navigation experience. They had safety equipment, including life jackets, flares, a VHF radio, and a GPS system.