“It is with immense sadness that the Ministry of Fisheries, Maritime and Port Infrastructure and the entire Government of Senegal learned of the tragic capsizing of two canoes in the Saint-Louis breach on January 9 and 10, 2025,” begins the ministry’s press release dated January 11, 2025.
This tragedy resulted in the loss of two human lives, six people are still missing and 27 are survivors. The ministry expresses its sincere condolences to the grieving families, the fishing community and the entire Saint-Louis population.
Furthermore, the Ministry once again urges fishermen to strictly respect safety measures at sea, by following weather alerts, by constantly wearing life jackets during activities at sea and by ensuring not to exceed the loads. limits authorized on boats.
In addition, the Fisheries Department would like to salute the remarkable efforts made by the Administrative Authorities, the Fire Brigade, the Regional Fisheries Service as well as the fishermen who participated in the coordination of the rescue and the search for victims.
