Luanda: The number of deaths from the sinking of a fishing vessel, which occurred on Saturday on Cabo Island, in Luanda, has risen to six, according to Hermínio Cazucuto, the provincial commander of Civil Protection and Fire Services. In an interview with the press, Cazucuto mentioned that the bodies of two more women, aged between 30 and 45, were discovered among the vessel's nets. According to Angola Press News Agency, Cazucuto clarified that the vessel was a fishing boat not designed to transport more than ten passengers or crew. The fire commissioner further stated that the likelihood of finding more survivors is "very small," as lifeguard experts have already rescued individuals who were in the air pocket created in the basement of the vessel. Despite this, searches have not been officially concluded as efforts continue on the boat, including collecting the nets. The vessel has been relocated to a safer area to facilitate the search operations of rescue teams. The current focus is on locating any remai ning survivors or bodies to return to their families. Cazucuto urged individuals planning sea activities to adhere to legal safety guidelines, such as wearing life jackets, and advised vessel owners against exceeding capacity or performing hazardous maneuvers. The Minister of the Interior, Manuel Homem, acknowledged the readiness and dedication of the staff involved in the search operations to mitigate the impact of the tragedy. In a press interview, the minister emphasized the mobilization of numerous professionals for the search efforts and expressed solidarity with the families affected by the sinking. He also reiterated the importance of public coordination with the national security system when engaging in sea activities to ensure better supervision and safety. Additionally, Dom Fernando Francisco, the auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Luanda, highlighted that, based on testimonies, maritime processions are typically coordinated with authorities, and participants comply with these conditions. Howe ver, the public nature of such events often leads to the involvement of others, contributing to incidents like this one.