Overview
- The artisanal boat Mi Ángel Guardián Nelly sailed from San Andrés with seven people aboard and capsized at sea, leaving three survivors and four crew unaccounted for.
- Survivors said a mechanical or engine failure left the vessel unable to maneuver and exposed it to strong waves before it overturned.
- Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing between Pisco and Marcona, with local fishers, families and authorities expanding searches after debris and parts of the boat were found on an Ocucaje/Punta San Pedro beach.
- Preliminary reports say some missing crew may be entangled in fishing nets inside the wreck, a situation that officials warned could require specialized diving teams for recovery.
- Coverage describes common risks for small artisanal boats on the Pisco–Marcona coast, and families and fishing organizations are providing fuel, boats and supplies to sustain the search while official investigations continue.