Search underway for adrift sailboat near Île d'Yeu

A thirteen-meter sailboat has been discovered adrift off the coast of Île d'Yeu. The alert was raised by passengers on a ferry who reported the vessel in distress, according to information reported by Franceinfo.

Since Monday, August 17, search operations have been launched to locate any potential occupants of the sailboat. Authorities have not yet managed to identify anyone onboard the vessel, which is in poor condition.

For the search operations, a helicopter and a plane have been deployed to explore the area and locate possible castaways. The situation of the sailboat remains concerning, with indications that it is on the verge of sinking.

Search efforts continue, but the number of occupants on the sailboat remains unknown, complicating rescue operations.