Tragedy at Sea: Fishing Vessel Sinks off Falkland Islands

Thirteen people are believed dead after the Argos Georgia fishing vessel sank off the Falkland Islands. Four crew members remain missing and presumed dead due to stormy weather hampering search efforts. The crew consisted of 10 Spaniards, eight Russians, five Indonesians, two Peruvians, and two Uruguayans.

The death toll from the sinking of a fishing vessel off the Falkland Islands on Monday has likely risen to 13, following the cessation of a search for survivors due to stormy weather, according to the boat's Norwegian owner, Ervik Havfiske Holding.

Of the 27 crew members aboard the Saint Helena-flagged Argos Georgia, 14 were rescued and nine were found dead. The remaining four crew members are presumed dead after the Falkland Islands government ended the search late Wednesday, confirmed CEO Stig Ervik. 'We're deeply saddened for the families who have lost their fathers and husbands,' said Ervik.

The multinational crew included 10 Spaniards, eight Russians, five Indonesians, two Peruvians, and two Uruguayans, aged between 30 and 58 years old. One rescued crew member remains at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in Stanley for minor treatment, while 12 others have been discharged and are staying at a nearby hotel. The last survivor was expected to return to Stanley on Thursday.

The Argos Georgia sank approximately 200 nautical miles east of Stanley. The Falkland Islands government stated that recovery efforts for the missing crew would resume when weather conditions improve.