What promised to be a peaceful day of sport and relaxation in the waters off Murcia ended up turning into a minor predicament for two young people and their pet. The afternoon was progressing normally until, suddenly, a couple, aged 23 and 22, who were enjoying the coast on a paddleboard with their faithful canine companion, realized that The current or exhaustion prevented them from returning on their own to the coast of Mazarrón.
The incident occurred specifically off the coast of the area known as the Isla Plana marker, a point where the couple began to experience serious difficulties maneuvering towards land. Unable to proceed, the necessary emergency protocols were activated. to prevent the scare from escalating while they were at the mercy of the sea in such a light vessel.
Immediate coordination of emergency services
The clock read 18:43 p.m. when the tranquility of the Cartagena Maritime Coordination Center was interrupted by an emergency call. The alert was quickly relayed to the Maritime Coordinator of the Copla Plan and the 1-1-2 Emergency Coordination Center of the Region of Murcia. The priority was clear: to locate the two young people and their dog, who were still missing. trapped on their paddleboard without being able to overcome the resistance of the water.
To expedite the rescue efforts, a jet ski belonging to the Cartagena Civil Protection service was deployed. This vessel, crewed by a skipper and a professional rescuer, set sail from San Ginés Beach in La AzohÃa. This strategic location was chosen because it is the nearest location with access to the sea to the place where the victims had been sighted, which allowed for a considerable reduction in the response times of the operation.
Happy ending after being towed to Corral Beach
Once the rescue team reached the couple, they proceeded to conduct an initial assessment of the situation. Fortunately, both the young man and woman were in good physical condition and showed no signs of hypothermia or injury, so Requesting medical assistance was ruled out. The dog, who was also traveling on the board, remained calm during the intervention of the Civil Protection workers.
After securing the occupants and their equipment, the jet ski proceeded to tow them. The journey ended successfully at Playa del Corral, within the municipality of Cartagena, where the young people were finally able to reach dry land. to bring this eventful adventure to a close maritime. The skill of the rescuers allowed the maneuver to be carried out with complete safety and without further incidents for those involved.
This incident highlights the importance of rapid communication between the various maritime rescue centers and local Civil Protection services in the event of any unforeseen circumstance at sea. Thanks to the speed with which the Copla Plan alert was handled and the proximity of the intervention resources, what could have been a serious problem ended up being just an anecdote. These young people and their pet will hardly forget after passing through the waters of Mazarrón.