2024-11-21 01:11:00
The tragic death of a tourist in the Manso River has sparked an intense inquest to try to determine What was the cause of the accident? As the investigation is still ongoing, official sources confirmed Activity guides are not authorized to raft.
Nahuel Huapi National Park Mayor Damaso Larraburu confirmed to Diario RÍO NEGRO that on Wednesday they carried out a series of inspections to determine Event ended in tragedy as guide did not have appropriate licenses to execute it. He explained that the man was a provider in the area but currently “Not authorized” because the same It expired in April this year.
“He clearly ignored that and continued to provide services,” he said. Larabro said rafting was a dangerous sport, so whoever offered the activity had to follow a series of formalities. He assured that the park would have patrols to control these situations, but given the vast size of the park, they would not be able to cover all areas.
«This person avoids all types of control“He didn’t do anything he was supposed to do and he didn’t notify anyone,” he said, adding that there were “questions” about the timing of this.
A tourist dies in the Manso River near El Bolson: investigation is ongoing, the raft was kidnapped
Larabro questioned the behavior of the man after confirming the tragedy and assured that they only became aware of the incident hours later, which meant there was a problem since they had to leave from outside the area as well as after the event to obtain testimony from the person. He added that, nevertheless, Investigation is ongoingAy stressed that on Wednesday they conducted an inspection of the supplier’s site on behalf of the park.
In this sense, he explained, staff kidnapped 6 rafts Protected from being put into operation. In turn, he explained, cOnly three life rafts were operating when the tragedy occurred Seven people were on board the capsized boat, including the deceased victim.
“As with the kidnapping of vessels, corresponding violations occurred for the provision of unauthorized services.”, he reports and comments that they are evaluating further action for “possible negligence” but for this they will wait for the tax resolution, which will decide whether the incident is culpable or not.
Death in the Manso River near El Bolson: what were the circumstances of the accident?
According to a report submitted to Diario RÍO NEGRO by fire chief Alejandro Namor, the woman was rafting with a tour company in Bariloche. The boat capsized due to a situation we are trying to clarify.
«A gomon usually consists of seven or eight people, plus two guided kayaks, one in front of the other. With a twist of the rubber band, they saved the person, but “The river dragged the woman 400 meters” Namor explained.
However, the rescue had fatal consequences: “One of the kayaks successfully rescued the woman and began CPR. His death was confirmed a few minutes later when the ambulance arrived,” he explained.
The woman was with two friends and could be rescued without any problems.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office believes that the case is under investigation because they seek to find out the cause of the accident and as long as it is not the result of professional knowledge, they will not provide information so as not to “hinder the investigation”.
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– What safety measures are in place for tourists engaging in rafting activities in the Manso River?
**Interview with Mayor Damaso Larraburu on the Tragic Death of a Tourist in the Manso River**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Mayor Larraburu. Can you provide us with an overview of the tragic incident that occurred in the Manso River?
**Mayor Larraburu:** Thank you for having me. Unfortunately, we witnessed a tragic accident where a tourist lost her life while rafting in the Manso River. Our officials are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
**Interviewer:** What have you found so far regarding the qualifications of the activity guide involved in this incident?
**Mayor Larraburu:** The investigation has revealed that the guide was not authorized to conduct rafting activities, as his license expired in April of this year. He continued to offer these services despite being aware of the expiration.
**Interviewer:** That’s alarming. What measures are in place to ensure safety for tourists engaging in such activities?
**Mayor Larraburu:** Rafting is a hazardous activity, and it requires professional guides to follow strict regulations. We have patrols to monitor compliance, but given the expansive area of Nahuel Huapi National Park, it is challenging to oversee every operation. This incident highlights the need for stricter controls and community awareness.
**Interviewer:** What steps are being taken in response to this tragic event?
**Mayor Larraburu:** In light of this incident, our team conducted inspections at the supplier’s site and confiscated six rafts that were not authorized for use. We are also considering further actions for possible negligence against the guide. However, we must wait for the results of the legal investigation to determine culpability.
**Interviewer:** The community must be reeling from this news. How can tourists ensure their safety when seeking adventure activities?
**Mayor Larraburu:** I urge tourists to verify the credentials of their guides and to only use certified operators. Safety should always be the top priority when engaging in these types of activities. We are committed to improving oversight to prevent such tragedies in the future.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Mayor Larraburu, for shedding light on this serious issue. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family during this difficult time.
**Mayor Larraburu:** Thank you. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends affected by this tragedy. We are dedicated to finding the truth and ensuring that this does not happen again.
