Two tourists die in San Andrés boat collision; investigation ongoing

Two tourists lost their lives in a maritime accident off the coast of San Andrés on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The incident occurred during a tourist excursion involving the boat 'Mi Bonita 2', which was carrying 14 people. Several other passengers were injured in the collision.

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Deeply regret the maritime incident that occurred during the afternoon hours of Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in the navigable channel of San Andrés and sent a message to the families of the two people who lost their lives.

The Dirección General Marítima confirmed the accident and expressed condolences to the families of the victims. Preliminary reports indicate that the tourist boat collided with a pontoon named 'Gold ish' while navigating the San Andrés channel. Authorities were alerted to the emergency and promptly responded, transferring injured individuals for specialized care.

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Sentidas condolences to their families and loved ones, and solidarity with those affected by this regrettable event.

Investigations are actively underway to establish the circumstances and causes of the collision. The area was cordoned off for evidence collection. Images from the scene show other vessels assisting in the rescue efforts. The two deceased are reported to be women who arrived at the medical center without vital signs. The identities of the victims are currently unknown, and authorities are awaiting statements from relatives or witnesses to clarify the details of the incident.

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Upon receiving the emergency report through marine VHF channel 16, the Maritime General Directorate immediately activated protocols for attention and inter-institutional coordination.