Mexican Navy Rescues Two from Adrift Personal Watercraft

The Mexican Navy successfully rescued two people found adrift on a personal watercraft with mechanical problems off the coast of Veracruz. Members of the Naval Station for Search, Rescue, and Maritime Surveillance (ENSAR) in Veracruz provided assistance near Isla Salmedina.

An emergency call alerted ENSAR Veracruz to the situation, reporting that the watercraft had a mechanical failure, leaving it unable to move safely and adrift with two individuals aboard. The report indicated the vessel was experiencing a mechanical breakdown that prevented its safe movement.

In response, a specialized rescue boat was dispatched with personnel trained in maritime search and rescue operations. Upon arrival, rescue swimmers located the individuals. They were recovered by swimmers due to shallow water conditions in the area.

After the rescue, the watercraft was towed to the Heroic Naval Military School facilities. The two individuals were then taken to the Naval Hospital in Antón Lizardo for medical evaluation. They were both reported to be in good health, concluding the operation successfully.