June the 15th, 2026 – Divers are preparing to attempt to recover the fourth body from the sunken sailboat which collided with a catamaran yesterday. The tragic boat collision victims in the sailboat had reportedly been coming to Croatia for 20 years.
As Index writes, Authorities in Croatia are continuing recovery and investigation efforts following the tragic maritime accident not far from Split, which has already claimed multiple lives and is being described as one of the most serious incidents in recent years.
Specialised diver teams are currently preparing to recover the body of the fourth victim which remains with the sunken sailboat. Officials confirmed that the recovery operation is ongoing under difficult sea conditions, with emergency and rescue services working carefully at the scene to ensure all victims are located and brought to shore respectfully.
A captain involved in the operation said that trained divers will carry out the final recovery once conditions allow, stressing the complexity of the situation and the importance of handling the operation with caution and dignity.
At the same time, a senior investigator working on the case stated that the Lastovo tragedy is the most severe maritime accident he has encountered in his career. He added that some of the victims had been coming to Croatia for 20 years, underscoring the human dimension of the tragedy and the long-standing connection they had with the country.
Authorities say the investigation is still ongoing, with experts working to reconstruct the full sequence of events that led to the accident. While early findings suggest multiple contributing factors, officials stressed that it is too early to draw final conclusions. Further technical analysis and witness statements are expected in the coming days.
The incident has deeply affected Croatia’s maritime community, with officials paying tribute to the victims while continuing efforts to determine responsibility and improve safety standards to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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