8 months ago
Valencia Coach Fernando Martin Dies in Indonesia Boat Accident
Fernando Martin, a coach for Valencia's women's team, was on a boat trip with his family in Indonesia.
Sadly, the boat had a problem and sank.
Fernando and three of his children did not survive.
His wife and one daughter were saved.
The accident happened near a popular tourist spot in Indonesia.
The club where Fernando worked sent their condolences to his family.
Fernando Martin, a Valencia women's team coach, died in a boat accident in Indonesia.
The incident occurred near Padar Island Strait, Labuan Bajo, allegedly due to engine failure.
Martin's wife and one daughter survived, along with four crew members and a tour guide.
The search for the missing family members ended on Monday when a body was found.
Martin was 44 years old and had been appointed coach of the Valencia Women's B team earlier this year.
- Who
- Fernando Martin, a Valencia women's team coach, and three of his children
- What
- A tragic boat accident resulting in their deaths
- Where
- Near Padar Island Strait, Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
- When
- The incident occurred on Friday, with the body found on Monday
- Why
- The boat allegedly sank due to engine failure
Key facts
- Victims
- Fernando Martin, 44, and three of his children (ages 12, 10, 9)
- Survivors
- Martin's wife and one daughter
- Location
- Padar Island Strait, near Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
- Date
- Friday (incident), Monday (body found)
- Cause
- Alleged engine failure
Quotes
Valencia CF
Valencia CF is a Spanish professional football club based in Valencia.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Fernando Martín, coach of Valencia CF Femenino B, and three of his children in a tragic boating accident in Indonesia, as confirmed by local authorities. At this extremely difficult time, the Club would like to express its deepest condolences and full support to his family, friends and colleagues at Valencia CF, Valencia CF Femenino and the VCF Academy.”
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