Panama, Portobello: Crew Fights Off Assailants
Crew onboard a yacht anchored at Portobello on Panama’s Caribbean coast fought off two armed assailants, after being alerted to the intruders by their dog.
Published 2 years ago
DATE: 2023-03-26 00:30
LOCATION: Panama – Portobello
EVENT: Assault
HAND: 2
STOLEN ITEMS: Nothing of Value
SECURED:
DETAILS:
PRELIMINARY REPORT – A yacht crew was awoken by their dog when they were boarded by 2 men armed with guns and knives. A fight ensued, and the 3 crew sustained numerous cuts and bruises.
The thieves departed without anything of value. A VHF call for assistance was made, with no response. The local police were called but were slow to respond. No further details are currently available.
CSSN NOTE: We will update this report when victims are able to make a firsthand report.
CSSN NOTE: If you are a victim, please take five minutes to complete the CSSN online incident report, it’s quick, confidential and keeps our cruising community fully and factually informed.
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Cruising boats in Las Perlas, Panama are being advised to leave the area immediately, following a second armed robbery on a yacht within six weeks of another incident, both occurring in the San Miguel area.
See this Noonsite report about the incident which also occurred in late March 2023.
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Caribbean, Caribbean Sea, Piracy & Security, Routing
