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Croatia🏛️ PoliticsCenter8 days ago

We asked why the search at sea is interrupted at night.

Ministarstvo mora, prometa i infrastrukture odgovorilo je na pitanje čitaoca Indexa o tome zašto se potrage na moru noću ponekad prekidaju, a nastavljaju tek ujutro. Odgovor objasnio je da potrage za nestalim osobama temelje se na vizualnom osmatranju i osluškivanju, a moderna oprema kao što su dronovi i termalne kamere ne rješavaju sve opasnosti. Ministarstvo naglasilo je da su noć, jak vjetar i valovitost mора faktori koji mogu uticati na sigurnost posade plovila za spašavanje. Odluka o nastavku ili prekidu potrage donosimo se nakon procjene rizika, uz obzir uzete vremenske uvjete i mogućnosti angažiranih jedinica.

Two members of a group of four Portuguese nationals missing after setting off in a rubber dinghy into the Velebit Channel have been recovered from the sea near Krka, Croatia, according to local authorities. The two survivors were found around midday on Wednesday, with one discovered on rocky shores near the Glavina cliff and the other retrieved from waters approximately 0.4 nautical miles from the Butinj inlet. Both individuals were taken ashore and received medical attention before being transported to the Clinical Hospital Center in Rijeka. The search operation, which had been ongoing since the group went missing overnight, intensified following reports of distress signals and sightings of the dinghy drifting in the channel. Rescue teams initially responded to a call about 11:44 am, when the first survivor was located and rescued. This individual, a woman in her early thirties, was lifted from the water onto a rescue boat and brought to shore. She was reportedly exhausted but otherwise stable upon arrival at the hospital. Shortly thereafter, at 1:40 pm, another man was spotted on the cliffs between the Ogrul inlet and the Glavina headland. He was also pulled from the area and treated for exhaustion before being transported to land. The remaining two members of the group remain missing, and efforts to locate them continue. The National Centre for Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination in Rijeka has confirmed that the search for the last two individuals is proceeding with the same intensity. Rescue vessels from Senj and Rijeka maritime stations, along with the port authority’s rescue unit in Novi Vinodolski, are actively participating in the operation. Additional support is expected soon from the Port Authority's coastal police station and air force units, including a Pilatus PC-9 aircraft and a helicopter from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Croatian Coast Guard has played a key role in the operation, using aerial surveillance to monitor the area and assist in locating the missing persons. Drones operated by the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service are also scanning the coastline for signs of the lost vessel or any further survivors. These drones provide real-time imagery to rescuers, helping to cover vast stretches of rugged terrain and shoreline that would be difficult to access by foot. The incident highlights the dangers faced by small boats in the unpredictable conditions of the Adriatic Sea, particularly during adverse weather. The group of four had set off from the coast of Krka, a popular tourist destination known for its dramatic landscapes and clear waters. Despite the relatively calm conditions earlier in the day, sudden changes in wind and current could have quickly turned their journey perilous. The loss of two individuals underscores the risks associated with such excursions, especially without proper safety equipment or communication devices. Authorities have not yet released information regarding the identities of the missing individuals or the exact circumstances of their disappearance. However, they have emphasized that all available resources are being deployed to ensure a thorough search. The continued involvement of multiple agencies, including both maritime and air-based units, reflects the complexity of the operation and the commitment to finding the remaining two members of the group. As the search continues, the focus remains on locating the missing individuals safely and efficiently.

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Index.hr logoIndex.hrIndependentCenterFactual 90Objective 909 days ago
The missing Portuguese man has not been found, the search continues

A member of a four-person Portuguese crew has gone missing in the Velebit Channel after being lost during severe weather conditions early Wednesday morning. Search efforts continued today but did not yield any results. The search involves rescue boats from the Rijeka and Senj Harbor Masters, as well as the maritime and airport police boat from Rijeka. The area searched included parts of the Velebit Channel, including areas around Sv. Marak Bay, Glavina Cape, Mala Luka Bay, and Sokol Cape on the southern side of Krk Island. The search will continue tomorrow.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual account of the ongoing search operation for a missing individual without showing clear bias toward any political perspective. It focuses on the actions taken by relevant authorities and does not include commentary or framing that suggests a particular ideological slant

Why factuality (90): This article reports on the ongoing search for a missing Portuguese national in the Velebit Channel, providing details about the search area, participating vessels, and planned continuation of the operation. It presents factual updates without introducing new claims beyond what has been officially a

Why objectivity (90): The article maintains a neutral tone, reporting facts without expressing opinion or emotion. It focuses solely on the progress and continuation of the search effort without taking sides or adding subjective commentary.

tportal logotportalIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 7811 days ago
Doctors announce the condition of Portuguese woman rescued at Krk

Dva člana četveroclane posade portugalskih brodolomaca, koji su noćas isplovili na gumenom čamcu i nestali u Velebitskom kanalu, pronađena su u moru kod Krka. Mlađa žena je pronađena oko podneva i spašena, dok je mlađi muškarac pronađen kasnije na stjenovitoj obali. Spasilačke jedinice nastavljaju potragu za preostalih dvema članovima, uz angažman pomorskih brodica, zrakoplova hrvatske Obalne straže, helikoptera i drona. Ministarstvo mora, prometa i infrastrukture potvrđuje da se akcija nastavlja s istim intenzitetom.

Bias read (Center): Vijest se fokusira na tehničko i organizacijsko stanje potrage za brodolomcima, bez evidentnog političkog okvira ili vrednovanja političkih agencija. Prikazuje rad državnih institucija i koordinaciju među različitim službama, što pokazuje neutralnost u prikazu događaja.

Why factuality (85): The article provides detailed information about the rescue operation, including times, locations, and coordination efforts. It aligns with the cross-source consensus regarding the rescue of two individuals from four missing Portuguese nationals in the Velebit Channel. The reporting is based on offic

Why objectivity (78): The tone remains informative and factual, focusing on the progress of the search and rescue operations. While there is some emphasis on the coordinated effort and involvement of various agencies, the article avoids overt emotional language or bias, maintaining a neutral stance.

Index.hr logoIndex.hrIndependentCenterFactual 75Objective 808 days ago
We asked why the search at sea is interrupted at night.

Ministarstvo mora, prometa i infrastrukture odgovorilo je na pitanje čitaoca Indexa o tome zašto se potrage na moru noću ponekad prekidaju, a nastavljaju tek ujutro. Odgovor objasnio je da potrage za nestalim osobama temelje se na vizualnom osmatranju i osluškivanju, a moderna oprema kao što su dronovi i termalne kamere ne rješavaju sve opasnosti. Ministarstvo naglasilo je da su noć, jak vjetar i valovitost mора faktori koji mogu uticati na sigurnost posade plovila za spašavanje. Odluka o nastavku ili prekidu potrage donosimo se nakon procjene rizika, uz obzir uzete vremenske uvjete i mogućnosti angažiranih jedinica.

Bias read (Center): Artikl neutralno objašnjava proces donošenja odluke o prekidu potrage na moru, bez evidentnog stranih slanja. Informacije su dovedene iz Ministarstva, a objašnjenja su fokusirana na tehničke i sigurnosne aspekte, bez političkog stajališta.

Why factuality (75): The article provides an official response from the Ministry of Sea, Traffic and Infrastructure regarding why search operations at sea during night may be paused. It explains operational limitations such as safety concerns for rescue crews due to weather conditions like strong winds and high waves. T

Why objectivity (80): The tone remains neutral and informative, presenting the ministry’s explanation without overt bias. The language is professional and avoids emotionally charged words, maintaining a balanced perspective.

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