DATE: 2017-08-18 01:00 Country Name: Dominican Republic Location Detail: Luperon EVENT: Theft

 

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CSSN First Hand Report
CSSN First Hand Report

DATE: 2017-08-18 01:00
Country Name: Dominican Republic
Location Detail: Luperon
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
Stolen Items: secondary anchor and rode
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS: An unoccupied trimaran on a mooring in the bay had its primary mooring vandalized (released) and the in the water backup/secondary anchor and rode stolen. The boat went adrift and had damage to its stern mounted radio antenna as it struck another yacht before eventually grounding itself in the mudflats. Both yachts had minor scratches. The owner/captain made a report to the local police.