Football coach and his three children confirmed dead after boat capsizes

29 Dec 2025 • 12:33 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Fernando Martin, a coach for Valencia CF, and three of his children have died after their tour boat capsized in Indonesia.
  • The incident occurred on Friday evening near Padar Island in Komodo National Park, after the boat suffered engine failure.
  • The boat was carrying 11 people, including Martin's family of six, four crew members, and a local guide.
  • Martin's wife and one daughter were among the survivors, while he, two sons, and another daughter were confirmed dead by local authorities.
  • Search operations continued for other potential victims, with strong waves hampering rescue efforts in the Unesco World Heritage site.

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