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One Rescued Fisherman Dies After Nine Days Adrift Off Trinidad Coast
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One Rescued Fisherman Dies After Nine Days Adrift Off Trinidad Coast

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • One of six fishermen rescued after nine days adrift at sea has died.
  • The deceased, identified as Anthony Murray, began showing signs of shallow breathing after rescue.
  • The fishing vessel 'St Vincent VII' caught fire on July 13 while fishing near the Suriname-French Guiana maritime border.

San Juan – One of six fishermen rescued after being adrift for over nine days has died, the government of Trinidad and Tobago announced. The victim, identified as Trinidadian national Anthony Murray, passed away after exhibiting signs of shallow breathing, despite initially appearing stable.

The fishermen, including four from Trinidad and Tobago, one from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and the captain from Guyana, were found in "reasonably good health" with no significant injuries, according to an earlier statement from the Ministry of National Security.

The victim, identified as Anthony Murray and of Trinidadian nationality, died when he began to show signs of shallow breathing, although he appeared stable and showed no signs of pain or discomfort.

— Ministry of National Security of Trinidad and TobagoThe ministry described the initial condition and subsequent deterioration of the deceased fisherman.

However, in the hours following their rescue by the crew of the 'MV Marvel Kite,' Murray's condition deteriorated. "Murray appeared to show no vital signs a few hours after observation, while the vessel was en route to St. Lucia for a rendezvous with the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard vessel, CG25," the ministry stated.

Following Murray's death, the vessel was diverted to St. Vincent for the official declaration of death, medical examinations, and treatment for the remaining crew. The surviving fishermen are expected to be transferred back to Trinidad by the Trinidad and Tobago Air Guard after their medical evaluations. The 'St Vincent VII' had departed Trinidad on July 6 with the six fishermen specializing in yellowfin tuna. Family members reported a fire onboard the vessel around 6:30 a.m. local time on July 13, while it was operating in Trinidad and Tobago waters near the maritime border with Suriname and French Guiana.

in the hours subsequent to the rescue, carried out by the crew of the 'MV Marvel Kite,' "Murray appeared to show no vital signs a few hours after observation, while the vessel was en route to St. Lucia for a rendezvous with the crew of the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard vessel, CG25."

— Ministry of National Security of Trinidad and TobagoThe ministry detailed the critical moments after the rescue and the decision to divert the vessel.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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