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The Havana fishermen, one of whom is a minor, who were stranded for several days near the coast of Matanzas were discharged from the hospital after being treated in medical facilities in that province.
A report from the official newspaper Girón confirmed that the incident occurred last Friday, January 17, when both had disappeared while fishing on a makeshift raft from Playa del Chivo, in the area of East Havana.
On January 23, it was reported that they had been found at sea.
Carlos Francisco Rodríguez González, 52 years old, was hospitalized at the Faustino Pérez Provincial Hospital, the newspaper reported.
According to the head of the emergency medical service, Laurelino Luis Fernández Medina, the patient was hemodynamically stable, with no imminent danger to his life.
He said that Rodríguez González suffered superficial burns caused by saltpeter and the conditions of the rubber raft he was on. The man was conscious and oriented, and he would remain under observation in the hospital for 24 hours, he emphasized.
On the other hand, the minor, identified as Yusuan Fundora Massaguet, 15 years old, was receiving medical attention at the Eliseo Noel Caamaño Provincial Pediatric Hospital.
The specific details of his health condition are still unknown, but both he and the rescued adult were found in good condition, thanks to the swift intervention of a rescue vessel that located them offshore, the news outlet reported.
A Facebook post this Saturday confirmed that both had been discharged.
Yusuan Fundora and his fishing companion set off on the afternoon of Friday, January 17, for a day at sea. Their disappearance sparked an intense search by family and friends, who turned to social media to alert the community about the incident and request assistance.
The weather conditions at that time were unfavorable, which increased concerns for the safety of the fishermen.
"They have been found; a ship encountered them and they are in a hospital in Matanzas," confirmed a source close to the family.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Shipwreck of Cuban Fishermen
What happened to the stranded Cuban fishermen?
The fishermen from Havana, one of whom was a minor, were shipwrecked for several days near the coast of Matanzas and were located and rescued offshore on January 23, 2025. Both received medical attention at hospitals in Matanzas and have been discharged.
What was the health condition of the fishermen after being rescued?
Carlos Francisco Rodríguez González, 52 years old, was hemodynamically stable and not in imminent danger to his life, although he had superficial burns from saltpeter. The minor, Yusuan Fundora Massaguet, was also found to be in good condition, although specific details about his health were not provided.
How was the rescue of the Cuban fishermen carried out?
The swift intervention of a rescue boat allowed for the location of the fishermen at sea, after their family and friends initiated a search via social media alerting others to their disappearance.
What role did the weather conditions play in the shipwreck?
The unfavorable weather conditions at the time of departure increased concerns for the safety of the fishermen, who were in a makeshift raft at sea.
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