Argos Georgia tragedy: Survivors in Falklands, Spain sending aircraft, official mourning in Vigo

Friday, July 26th 2024 - 09:25 UTC

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The tragedy of the longliner Argos Georgia plus the loss and disappearance of thirteen mariners, and the survival of fourteen, is headline news in Galicia with the city of Vigo declaring a day of mourning and the Spanish foreign minister announcing that an Air Force aircraft will be flying Friday to the Falkland Islands to pick up Spanish crew members. Read full article

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Jo Bloggs
My condolences to the loved ones, families and colleagues of the victims. Such a horrific experience for all involved. Although not a Falkland Islands fishing company we nonetheless know some of the people; they have an office here and the boat calls in … and obviously Falkland Islands personnel were heavily involved in the rescue efforts.

After the mourning it will be important to learn what happened in the hope that such a thing doesn’t happen again, but for now I pray that everyone is getting as much support as possible.
Jul 25th, 2024 - 08:57 pm - Link - Report abuse +2
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Jack Jones
Well said Jo,
Jul 26th, 2024 - 08:27 am - Link - Report abuse +1
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Falklands-Free
A very sad time for everyone. The families who lost their loved ones, the survivers living that horrendous ordeal. The dangers the rescue teams put themselves in as they desperately tried to save people.
This day will have an everlasting effect on every Falkland Islander and the fishing fleet that all put their lives on the line to catch the fish to feed the world.
Sincere condolances to those who lost their love ones at this tragic time.
A speedy recovery to all those that survived .
Jul 26th, 2024 - 11:49 am - Link - Report abuse +1
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