In detail: what is known about the discovery of the diver's body in Puerto Madryn
The body of 23-year-old diver Sofía Devries was found in Puerto Madryn after an intensive two-day search in the Gulf Nuevo.
The Argentine Naval Prefecture has confirmed the discovery of the body of 23-year-old Sofía Devries at the bottom of the sea, following a two-day intensive search operation. She had been reported missing after a diving excursion in the Punta Cuevas area. The authorities located her body at a depth of 20 meters near the wreckage of a Chinese fishing boat, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and adherence to safety regulations during the dive.
The search operation was conducted in the artificial underwater park where the Chinese fishing wreck is situated, highlighting the potential dangers that underwater exploration activities can pose. With the body recovered, the Chubut justice system has opened an investigation to assess the reasons behind Sofía's death and to determine whether proper safety measures were enforced during her diving trip. This incident underscores the necessity of adhering to established safety protocols in recreational scuba diving.