The tranquility of Taganga townshipin Saint Marthathis was interrupted Tuesday October 7 for a tragedy that has shocked both the tourism sector and the Popayán educational community.
Yudis Milena Idraga Aggressa 43-year-old teacher from Cauca, drowned during recreational diving in the renowned sector of The Needleone of the most visited destinations by national and foreign tourists.
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The victim was participating in a tourist plan
The teacher was part of a diving group for tourist purposesaccompanied by an instructor Barracudaa company recognized in the area for offering this type of activities. According to the authorities, the immersion took place in the morning and, during the exercise, Yudis Milena presented serious difficulties underwater.
A witness reported that the woman “I didn’t know how to swim very well“, a fact that, according to the first versions of the investigation, could influence the loss of control during underwater practice. Upon noticing that she was not responding to the signals, the instructor immediately took her to the surface and coordinated her urgent transfer to the Taganga health post. Despite medical efforts, the woman died a few minutes later.
Authorities investigate possible flaws in protocols
The incident occurred in the Granate beachand after death, the research protocols to clarify the exact circumstances of what happened.
The Santa Marta Metropolitan Police and the Attorney General’s Office They advance the collection of testimonies, documents and evidence to determine whether there was negligence or supervisory failures during tourist activity.
As part of routine procedures, the instructor was temporarily retained to testify before the authorities. Additionally, it seeks to establish whether the victim had proper safety equipment and if the company complied with the legal protocols required for the practice of tourist diving.
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