The bodies of three Senegalese sailors missing since February 12 were found after their boat capsized near the Senegal River estuary due to adverse weather conditions.
The Senegalese army announced the recovery of the bodies of three sailors who had been missing since February 12 after their boat capsized at the estuary of the Senegal River in the northern part of the country. The official statement from the military's media department confirmed that search operations had successfully located the three missing sailors' bodies and assured that investigations into the circumstances of the incident would continue. Last week, the military reported the disappearance of the sailors after their boat overturned during a mission at the river's estuary, attributing the accident to rough waves caused by deteriorating weather conditions. Rescuers managed to find 10 survivors and the wreckage of the boat, highlighting the severity of the situation amidst challenging maritime conditions. The Senegal River, which serves as a natural border between Senegal and Mauritania to the north, is one of the region's most significant waterways, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean near the historic city of Saint-Louis. This tragic incident raises concerns about safety measures for seafaring activities in the region, especially given the impact of local weather patterns on maritime operations.
