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Death of cabin boy being investigated

The Columbian National Navy, in an official statement, reported that during the preparation maneuvers for entering the port of Barranuilla, the cabin boy Condia Bello, 18, from Sogamoso, Boyacá, fell by accident. It appeared that the accident occurred at the end of the instruction and training cruise for the cabin crew. The young sailor's body was found almost 24 hours later, on the morning of Sep 1, in the Salamanca Island sector, in the jurisdiction of the Magdalena department. The accident occurred after Condia Bello climbed to the top of one of the ship's masts, as part of military naval training, and fell from a height of at least 40 meters. He violently struck something on the deck and fell unconscious into the waters of the Magdalena River. The director of the Naval Petty Officer School arranged for a specialized team to verify all the procedures carried out during training and guarantee transparency to the family.

Missing cabin boy recovered dead

The National Navy confirmed on Sep 1 the discovery of the lifeless body of the 18-year-old cabin boy Julián Fernando Condia Bello, who was aboard the ARC 'Gloria' and who fell, accidentally, into the Magdalena River, in an area near the Great Malecón during maneuvers prior to the official reception of the vessel in the port of Barranquilla: “The National Navy deeply regrets the death of Cabin Boy Julián Fernando Condia Bello, a young crew member who with dedication and commitment chose to serve the country from the sea. Today we bid farewell to a man of honour, whose vocation and spirit of service leave their mark on the Naval Institution. We offer our prayers for his eternal rest and express our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues, and friends during this difficult time. His memory will remain alive in the hearts of those who shared with him the vocation to defend Colombia." The director of the Naval Petty Officer School "ARC" Barranquilla, Javier Hernando Rubio, indicated that the sailor fell into the water during a readiness maneuver for the 'Gloria' to enter the port of Barranquilla. The Navy immediately deployed three search operations: one at sea and river, a second by air, and a third ashore. More than 800 people were deployed along the banks of the Tajamar River using naval resources. The body was found and recovered in the Salamanca Island area, on the Magdalena Department side.

Search for cabin boy who fell over board

On Aug 31, 2025, at 6 a.m. a National Navy cabin boy fell over board from the 'Gloria' in the waters of the Magdalena River during preparation maneuvers prior to the arrival of the sail training ship in Barranquilla. The incident forced the cancellation of cultural events scheduled in the city due to the vessel's arrival. Search efforts immediately began for the young man, identified as the 19-year-old Julián Fernando Condia Bello, who is serving as a crew member on the ship. The young man is originally from Sogamoso, Boyacá, and joined the National Navy as part of his military service. According to the military institution, the family of the missing cabin boy was informed of the incident, and a multidisciplinary team was formed to provide support to the young man's relatives. The search efforts were being led by authorities, who sent a commission to the scene of the incident to conduct preliminary checks and begin the corresponding investigation. In addition, the governor of Atlántico, Eduardo Verano, participated in the search. Report with photo: https://www.vanguardia.com/entretenimiento/tendencias/2025/08/31/buque-gloria-buscan-a-joven-grumete-que-cayo-al-rio-magdalena-en-barranquilla/