Rescue Operation: Tourists Saved After Yacht Sinks Near Acapulco
Fifteen tourists from the State of Mexico had to be rescued after their yacht ran aground and sank on the cliffs near Acapulco. The shocking incident occurred on New Year’s Eve. According to local media, strong waves and gusts of wind in the area caused the yacht to be dragged onto a cliff face.
Reports suggests that the tourist boat was in position to watch the La Quebrada divers. The latter are professional cliff divers who leap from 130-foot cliffs into the Pacific Ocean. The history of these divers dates back to 1934 when the group was officially formed by local fishermen. The professional high divers perform daily shows for the public, according to an online source.
In the clip shared below, tourists can be seen trying to clamber off the stern as divers race to the action to help.
Accidente en #LaQuebrada, #Acapulco 🚨
Un yate se hundió tras impactar contra un risco en la icónica zona de clavados. 🛥️🌊 Gracias a la rápida intervención de clavadistas locales y elementos de la Marina, los turistas a bordo fueron rescatados. 🙌 No se reportaron heridos. pic.com/uBH399qRE6
— Emperathore 🛡️⚜️⚔️ (@Emperathore) January 1, 2025
Mexico’s National Guard later reported that the tourists were unharmed and did not suffer any injuries . . . only nervous breakdowns.
Here the yacht’s stern can be seen as tourists are encouraged to step into the rocks.
Un #yate con #turistas naufragó, pues no hizo caso a las advertencias y chocó contra el risco en la zona de #LaQuebrada, en #Acapulco pic.com/9sLGUInbyo
— Oaxaca Digital (@Oaxaca_Digital) January 2, 2025
In this compilation from the Daily Mail (turn your sound down unless you wish to be affronted by a poor rendition of Celine Dion’s My heart will go on) the vessel – named Amore Mio – is seen slamming into a large rock wall as tourist cram onto the bow.
The ship sways from side to side as onlookers and divers frantically encourage tourists to escape. Another clip shows the boat sinking as pieces break off and float away.
NYE party yacht sinks after being dragged into rocks pic.com/LKRvNceelM
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) January 2, 2025
The Mexican Navy cordoned off the area shortly after the incident.
Below is a clip of the normal diving display, as opposed to tourist rescue incidents.
Con una exhibición de clavados desde 35 metros de altura, clavadistas de La Quebrada de Acapulco celebran el 90 aniversario de este atractivo turístico que se volvió un icono del puerto.#UnoTV #Acapulco #laquebrada pic.com/FC22UYHWyh
— Uno TV (@UnoNoticias) November 30, 2024
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