DATE: 2016-07-11
Country Name: Colombia
Location Detail: Rosarios Islands Isla Grande
EVENT: Assault
Stolen Items: None
SECURED: Does not apply
DETAILS: While at anchor near Isla Grande, a man in a cayuco attempted to steal the dinghy, but he was noisy, awakened the crew and they were able to scare him away. The dinghy was secured and the couple slept in the cockpit.
About an hour later 2 swimmers were able to board the boat, and attacked with knives. During the altercation the crew received bruises and many cuts, but were eventually able to repel the attackers. The crew immediately upped anchor and moved offshore. They made an emergency radio call.
The Colombian Coast Guard arrived about an hour later, and met them offshore. After completing a report to the Coast Guard the crew departed for Cartagena.
CSSN Information sharing Partner, Noonsite, also received a first hand report about this incident, it included a few more details, read it here .