The trawler Alexis IV caught fire on the night of February 11 to 12, 2024. Six crew members were rescued while the boat was still at sea.
The drifting boat was monitored all night by the intervention, assistance and rescue tug (Rias) “Abeille Normandie " The state of the hull still not allowing internal intervention. A series of assessments is underway to assess the possibilities of removing the wreck from the coast. The prefecture ensures that actions carried out on board are carried out with particular vigilance.