The Chilean Navy confirmed the loss of a diver south of Quintero, in the Valparaíso region, shellfish in the area.
The event took place on Tuesday, specifically in the bay of Quintero, where the diver lost sight.
Consequently, a group of naval and air rescue to find the whereabouts of the 43-year-old man.
Ang Captain of the port of Quintero, He has General Service Boats Quintero and Valparaíso and Archangel LPM 4403 fast units, in addition to a PM 2507 defender.
All units worked in the area where the first actions were carried out in the area, in addition to support of fishermen in the community.
Additionally, land patrols have been deployed to tour the coastal side of the sector and those they will be kept in search tasks.
The Captain of the port of Quintero, Commander Núñez, called for caution and caution.
On the other hand, Commander Núñez recalled that in maritime emergencies, it is responsible to use maritime emergency number 137.