2023-05-29 18:59:00
The death of Paul-David Ortiz, a 45-year-old father from Hannut, a few days following being drowned in the wild river of the Plopsaqua Hannut-Landen water park, had aroused multiple reactions. Some pointed to the lack of reaction from the rescuers while the site management assured that the park had nothing to reproach itself for. Strict controls carried out by a German organization before and following the opening of the park had not resulted in any negative remarks, had then noted the CEO of Plopsaqua.
Before arriving in the reception basin of the wild river
According to the first information communicated two years ago, it was when arriving in the reception basin of the wild river that Paul-David Ortiz, in difficulty, had drowned. On the surveillance cameras, the investigators might have noticed that the man was waving, but no one would have seen him. He had then disappeared under the water. The victim was rescued a few minutes later. Transported to the CHC MontLégia clinic, in Liège, on October 11, 2021, the forties will die there on October 18 of the same year, leaving behind a companion and three children.
An investigation was immediately opened by the Liège judicial authorities. The victim’s family had, for its part, filed a complaint with a civil action once morest X in the hands of an investigating judge. A real investigation then took place with the hearing of the various actors in the case and analysis of the surveillance cameras.
Investigation completed: “The indictment must be drawn up”
Almost two years later, “the instruction is over”, learns The future to the First deputy of the king’s prosecutor Catherine Collignon, spokesperson for the Liège public prosecutor’s office. “The indictment must be drawn up”, she adds, specifying that “it is still too early to decide” on possible responsibilities.
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