Before the start of the 2025 summer Antarctic campaign, members of the Argentine Navy began their journey towards national territory at the South Pole.
The affection of the families and the music of the military band framed the farewell ceremony of the ARA Almirante Irízaremblematic vessel of the Argentine Navy which will begin its activity within the framework of the summer campaign 2025 in the Antarctica.
As specified by the Ministry of Defensethe crew will carry out tasks of replenishment of the Argentine bases at the South Pole, the renewal of equipment and support for scientific activities. “With pride and emotion, we say goodbye to this crew that represents our Nation’s commitment to peace, science and sovereignty in Antarctica,” says the organization’s publication.
The chancellor participated in the farewell ceremony Gerardo Werthein; the Secretary of Strategy and Military Affairs, Lieutenant General Claudio Pasqualini; the Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Defense, Luciana Carrasco; the Brigadier General, Xavier Julian Isaac; and Vice Admiral Carlos María Allievi. In addition, the libertarian national deputy was present Beltran Beneditinvestigated for his visits to Ezeiza prison to those convicted of crimes against humanity during the dictatorship.
On his social networks, the Minister of Defense, Luis Petripublished: “One of the most important challenges for the staff of the Argentine Navy. Icebreaker ARA Almirante Irízar is about to leave for Antarcticawhere the crews who wintered all this year are eagerly awaiting it. Many successes in the mission!”
They found the missing Army sergeant dead in the Paraná River
The sergeant of the Argentine Army, Sebastian Romerowas found dead after having disappeared on Wednesday during a military exercise. The agent, who fell into the water and did not return, was found 1,500 meters downstream from the accident. The institution confirmed the news in a statement.
“His body was found lifeless at 7:31 a.m. today.approximately 1,500 meters downstream from the site of the incident, on the West bank,” the statement indicated. They also added that “the circumstances of what happened are the subject of investigation by the Santa Fe Federal Fiscal Unit”.
The Rapid Deployment commander, Sergio Jurczkykinformed ElOnce that The sergeant “did not have the life jacket on” at the time of the accident. A few hours earlier, agent Oscar Zarich indicated: “I carried the backpack along with the rest of the equipment that was on the boat when it was transported. “This was found on the river bank by personnel who were on foot.”
The rest of the members of the force were rescued and were in good health. after receiving medical attention in the Paraná Regional Military Hospital. The place where the boat collided with a metal object was the La Balsa berth, in Santa Fe.
Source: Ambito
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