Nine people are rescued from a vessel after the risk of sinking on the Balsas River. Eight women and a child were rescued from a vessel that was at risk of sinking on the Balsas River, in the rural area of ??the municipality of Balsas, in the south of Maranhão. The case happened on Saturday (11). Nobody was injured. The rescue was carried out by a team from the Air Tactical Center (CTA), who took the group to a safe location (see images of the rescue in the video above). ?Download the g1 app to see MA news in real time and for free Eight women and a child are rescued after a vessel is at risk of sinking in the Balsas River Reproduction/Social media According to the CTA, the agents were on patrol when they received information that a vessel was facing difficulties in the river and could sink. As there was a risk to passengers, the team traveled by plane to the region. Upon arriving at the scene, the agents spoke with the occupants and assessed the condition of the vessel. For safety, eight women and one child were removed and taken to a safe area. The other passengers remained in place, without taking any risks, while they waited for the vessel to be removed. Despite the scare, no one was injured. It was also not necessary to provide medical care. Movement on the Balsas River requires extra attention At this time of year, due to school holidays and the summer season, movement and tours on the Balsas River increase, which requires attention from visitors. The flow increases on Saturdays and Sundays, when families seek out the river for leisure time. The advice is to use safety equipment, respect the boat's passenger limit and check the condition of the boat before starting the tour.