Incident at La Pedrera Beach
A 23-year-old man was rushed to the hospital after experiencing hypothermia and losing consciousness while swimming in the waters of La Pedrera, in the department of Rocha.
Emergency Response
The Prefecture of the port of La Paloma received a distress call on Sunday morning, reporting a person in need of assistance in the Punta Rubia area.
Upon arrival, responders found the young man unconscious and suffering from hypothermia. He was immediately transported to a nearby health center, where he was sedated, intubated, and later referred to the CTI in the city of Rocha.
Circumstances Surrounding the Incident
According to reports, the young man, a native of Minas, had traveled to La Pedrera with friends for a vacation. He had gone for a walk on the beach and decided to swim, but was unable to withstand the conditions.
The strong current pulled him back to the coast, where he was aided by nearby residents in getting out of the water. Notably, there was no lifeguard service present at the beach at the time of the incident.