Chetumal, Quintana Roo — Mexican Navy personnel rescued six people, including a child, after their fishing boat began sinking in Chetumal Bay on Thursday.
According to initial reports, the group had been fishing and was returning to shore when the vessel started taking on water. They called for help, and Navy personnel responded, bringing five adults and the child to safety.
Red Cross paramedics met the survivors at the Chetumal Nautical Club dock and performed preventive medical evaluations. Officials said no injuries were reported.
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