3703 – Attempted Theft in Panama – Gatun lake
Incident Date: 2025-08-30 at 03:00
Event Type: Attempted Theft
Stolen Items: outboard, but not successful
Secured: Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: A yacht transiting the Panama Canal anchored in Gatun Lake near Isla Bamboo . A launcha approached and attempted to steal the dinghy’s outboard engine. A line handler who was sleeping in the cockpit was awakened and the launcha sped away. The police were called and sent a boat to take a report.
August 30, 2025