Update on sunken vessel – Galatea |16 March 2026

Swiss national rescued at sea on Friday

By Kassey Govinden

Out of the four individuals reported missing from the sunken vessel Galatea, a Swiss national was rescued on Friday and was transported to Mahé for further medical evaluations and questioning.

This brings the total number of people rescued to 10. Two other Swiss nationals and a Seychellois are unaccounted for.

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