Despite the violence of the crash and thanks to the rapid intervention of the emergency team, no victims were registered in the sinking of the Tornagaleones catamaran, in the construction of the Chacao Bridge.

They were going to find food for the workers who are in the central pile of the “Mega job”, right in the middle of the Isla Grande de Chiloé and the mainland, when upon reaching the northern sector, while maneuvering, the catamaran made a turn and ended up colliding with the temporary dock.

Several took out their cell phones, the tense moment being captured in videos that show the complex situation in which the sailors were dragged by the currents of the channel, being rescued in time.

The superb captain of the port of Calbuco, Gerson Gonzalez, confirmed that the 4 crew members were rescued alive and without complications.


Mauro Gonzalez, Director of Labor in the Los Lagos region, explained who is responsible for the operation of the boat.

The authority added that if irregularities are detected, the contractor will also have to pay the Puente Chacao Consortium, in a process that should take less than 30 business days.

The Navy is also conducting proceedings to determine what caused the accident, along with the environmental impact that could be caused if fuel spills were generated.