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Small plane crashes at sea in Galapagos Islands

Quito, Feb 12 (Prensa Latina) The Ecuadorian Navy on Monday reported the rescue of nine people who were traveling on a private small plane that crashed at sea of the Galapagos Islands.

According to the institution, the small plane fell one mile off Punta Carola, in San Cristobal Island, where pilot, co-pilot and seven tourists were rescued in coordination with the Integrated Security Service ECU 911. According to authorities, the injured were taken to health institutions, although in a video released on social networks they appeared walking along a pier after the rescue.

ECU 911 stated there are no missing or deceased persons after the accident.

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