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Summary:
A tour boat sank near Padar Island in Indonesia on December 26, 2025, carrying a Spanish soccer coach, Fernando Martín, his family, crew, and a guide. Martin’s wife, one child, crew members, and the guide were rescued. However, Martín, two sons, and another daughter were missing. As of December 29, 2025, rescuers recovered one body believed to be part of the family. A large-scale search is underway, involving nearly 100 personnel, local fishers, and divers. The incident has garnered international attention, with condolences pouring in from the soccer world, including Valencia CF (Martin’s club), La Liga, Real Madrid, and Barcelona. Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing. Boat accidents are common in Indonesia due to lax safety standards.
News Article:
Body Recovered in Indonesia Search for Missing Spanish Soccer Coach and Family After Boat Sinking
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – December 29, 2025 – Indonesian rescuers have recovered a body believed to be part of the family of Spanish soccer coach Fernando Martín, who went missing after a tour boat sank near Padar Island in Komodo National Park on December 26th. The victim was found floating near Serai Island, approximately one kilometer from the site of the sinking, according to Fathur Rahman, chief of the Maumere Search and Rescue Office. The body has been transported to a hospital in Labuan Bajo for identification.
The tragic incident occurred when the boat, carrying Valencia CF Women’s B coach Fernando Martín (44), his wife, their four children, four crew members, and a local guide, suffered engine failure during a tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Martín’s wife, Andrea, their youngest daughter, Mar, four crew members, and the local guide were rescued shortly after the sinking. However, Martín, his two sons, and another daughter, aged 9, 10, and 12, remained missing until the grim discovery today.
A large-scale search operation is currently underway, involving nearly 100 personnel, including police, navy, local fishers, and divers. The search area has been expanded significantly since the initial reports.
The incident has prompted an outpouring of grief and support from the soccer community. Valencia CF, Martín’s club, issued a statement calling the tragedy “a devastating loss.” La Liga, Real Madrid, and Barcelona have also extended their condolences.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. Indonesia, an archipelago of over 17,000 islands, relies heavily on boats for transportation, but often struggles with lax safety standards and overcrowding, leading to frequent accidents. The search for the remaining missing family members continues.
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