The Argentine Coast Guard carried out an assistance operation for island residents, deploying a surface vessel in the city of Bella Vista, Corrientes province. This action was in response to the extraordinary flooding of the Paraná River, as part of the coordinated emergency response efforts.
The operation was conducted within the framework of the Plata Basin Coordination Plan 2026/2027, in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Agency (AFE), under the National Ministry of Security, and with the Directorate of Human Development and the Directorate of Production of the Municipality of Bella Vista.
During the patrol, Institution personnel provided assistance to three families residing in different sectors of the island area, delivering non-perishable food modules and animal feed, with the aim of supporting residents facing difficulties caused by the flooding.
Separately, at kilometer 1047 of the Paraná River, in the Toropí stream, national Maritime Authority officers observed a vessel with two individuals unloading packages on the shore. Upon noticing the police presence, both fled, abandoning a burlap bag.
Upon inspecting the item, it was confirmed to contain two surubí fish specimens, with a total weight of 20 kilograms. Given this situation, the species were seized and placed at the disposal of the Directorate of Natural Resources of Corrientes province. The estimated value of the specimens amounts to 200,000 pesos, according to local market reference prices.
