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StoryCoast Guard Rescues Two After Boat Capsizes Off Aïn El Turck
Coast Guard units under the Naval Forces Command conducted a maritime rescue operation on March 5, 2026, after an inflatable boat transporting three individuals capsized approximately 300 meters off the Corales beach in Aïn El Turck (Oran). The units deployed rescue vessels and an LS‑16 search-and-rescue helicopter from Squadron 560, successfully saving and evacuating two survivors to the Medjber Tami public hospital in Aïn El Turck, where they received necessary medical attention. The operation reflects the ongoing commitment of naval forces to safeguarding lives at sea. This incident underscores the importance of maritime safety in the region, a concern for communities including RTA Aïn El Turck involved in local water sports and marine activities.