Emergency personnel and paramedics rushed to the beach to provide immediate assistance and begin resuscitation efforts.
On Wednesday evening, a tourist from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, died after a ride on the popular “Banana,” a water sport.
The man, originally from León, Guanajuato, was 58 years old and had boarded the banana boat ride in front of the Krystal Hotel.
How did the man die on the Banana Boat?
Authorities indicated that the man had only walked a few meters after getting off the ride when he collapsed in front of his family and died.
Emergency personnel and paramedics rushed to the beach to provide immediate assistance and begin resuscitation efforts, but the man did not respond and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Why did the man die on the Banana Boat?
Initial reports indicate that the death was related to a cardiac complication triggered after water activities.
Preliminary reports indicate that the tourist had a history of hypertension, heart conditions, and previous surgeries that had affected his medical condition, factors that may have contributed to the loss of vital signs in the middle of the tourist area.
However, the appropriate authorities will officially determine the cause of death through a legal autopsy, as well as establish whether there is any liability arising from the tourist activity in which he participated minutes before.
Civil Protection and Firefighters of Puerto Vallarta reported that the yellow flag, indicating caution, remains in effect at various beaches in the tourist destination.
Among the areas under warning are Boca de Tomatlán, Mismaloya, Gemelas, Esmeralda, Palmares, Punta Negra, Fiesta, Conchas Chinas, Amapas, Olas Altas, Muertos, Burros, Malecón, Camarones, Flamencos, Holly, Playa de Oro, Velas, and Boca Negra.
Authorities also warned of increased swells along the Jalisco coast due to the expected swell phenomenon between April 3 and 6. According to forecasts, waves up to 2.5 meters high could be recorded on Saturday and Sunday.
Source: reporteindigo
