Search underway for fisherman missing off Veracruz coast

Search operations are active for Alfredo Montiel Sánchez, a 71-year-old octopus fisherman who disappeared while working in the Salmedina shoal off the coast of Veracruz.

Montiel Sánchez, a resident of Antón Lizardo, was last seen around 11:30 AM on Tuesday. Following a report to Civil Protection, the Naval Search, Rescue, and Maritime Surveillance Station (ENSAR) initiated search efforts at 4:25 PM.

Local fishermen, friends, and family members participated in the initial search, which concluded at 6:14 PM. Search activities are scheduled to resume on Wednesday morning, with local fishermen starting at 6:00 AM and ENSAR personnel joining at 8:00 AM.