A sailor exhibiting symptoms of malaria was urgently evacuated from a ship near Punta del Este, Uruguay. The evacuation was carried out by the Uruguayan Armada (Navy) and the individual was transported to the Mautone Sanatorium for treatment. Authorities believe the affected crew member is a Russian citizen, based on passport information. The prompt evacuation was recommended due to the nature of the illness. Details regarding the ship or the sailor’s travel history have not been released. The incident highlights the potential for tropical diseases to affect maritime personnel, even far from endemic regions. His current condition remains unknown.