An update on officers involved in capsized skiff

Commander Gregory Soberanis

On Thursday, we reported on the tragedy that was averted at sea when a vessel carrying two coast guard petty officers and three law enforcement officers capsized somewhere in the Belize Harbor and they were rescued by a fishing vessel. As we had shared, two of the officers were taken to the hospital. Today we asked Commander Gregory Soberanis for an update on the status of the officers. He says the petty officer remains hospitalized with twenty percent fuel burns to the body.

Commander Gregory Soberanis, Acting Commandant, Belize Coast Guard

“I was informed that he is doing well and he is going recover. I was informed that twenty percent of his body was affected by the fuel burn. So, we are thankful that he survived the ordeal. And as Coast Guard family we pray for him and wish him a speedy recovery.”

Andrea Polanco

“Any update on the female cop who was in the hospital?”

Commander Gregory Soberanis

“Yes, you know she was taken to the hospital because the conditions, the water she was experiencing cramps and so we wanted her to go there for observation and to ensure that everything is ok. But again I have been told that she is going to be fine.”