Moments of tension and concern were experienced in El Rodadero, when a boat with passengers on board capsized in the sea this Tuesday morning.
The event was recorded in a video where it can be seen how the boatwhich apparently was trying to set sail, ended up ‘headlong’ in the water with a dozen passengersa product of the strong waves that strong winds cause at this time of year.
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Some of the people who were on the shore, apparently tourists, rushed to help whoever had been left under the boat.
#District | In video: A boat capsized in El Rodadero with passengers on board ⤵ pic.twitter.com/Q2fLUC9chy
— El Informador Santa Marta (@ElInformador_SM) December 19, 2023
Fortunately, No one was injured or seriously affected in the incident. So far, the maritime authorities have not issued a statement regarding this event, which took place on one of the most visited beaches in Santa Marta during the tourist season.