Heroic Naval Rescue Operation in the Black Sea
The Bulgarian Naval Forces conducted a successful rescue operation in the Black Sea after two people found themselves in a critical situation near Cape Atiya.
The incident occurred this morning around 8:20 AM, when a boat with two people on board capsized in the sea.
Rapid response and professionalism
The distress signal was immediately issued by the duty officer at the roadstead post of the Naval Base in Burgas, who witnessed the incident. By order of Flotilla Admiral Radko Penev, the crew of the minelayer "Sirius" responded to the scene.
- Rapid crew response
- Professional retrieval from the water
- Transportation to a safe location
After being rescued, the victims were transported to the Naval Base in Burgas. A medical examination confirmed that they are in good overall condition. The Navy emphasized that this case is further proof of the high level of readiness of military sailors to respond to crisis situations at sea.