“Our coast is dangerous, there are many water corridors and many people cannot get out,” he said. CM fisherman João Marques from Vieira de Leiria, who went to Samuco beach this Sunday to see the wrecked boat. The fishing boat Virgem Dolorosa capsized a mile offshore early Wednesday morning, killing three fishermen. Three others are missing. Eleven others were rescued alive.
Accustomed to the sea and having fished for sea bass for many years, João Marques regrets the “terrible tragedy”.
It is hoped that this Monday it will be possible to resume diving near the ship in search of the missing and with the aim of refloating it for subsequent disposal.
However, some of the 11 fishermen who survived the sinking have already been questioned as part of the investigation by the Marine Police, which has referred the case to the prosecutor’s office. The ship’s captain, who was only released from hospital on Friday, is expected to give evidence explaining what happened in the coming days.