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An event that occurred in the early hours of this Wednesday during the opening concert of the Katías festivities in Andes left 17 people admitted to the hospital after exposure to pepper spray. This event, which attracts both locals and tourists, coincided with the coffee harvest season in the region.
The concert, which featured artist Luis Alfonso, was going smoothly until, around 2:30 am, an attendee dispersed pepper spray into the audience. According to reports from the mayor’s office, the chemical components of the gas affected several people, which led the ESE Hospital de Andes to issue a statement about the situation.
The hospital reported that 17 people were treated in the emergency department due to pepper spray poisoning. Doctors and nursing staff managed to mitigate the symptoms triggered by the exposure.
As a result of this incident, the organizers decided to cancel Luis Alfonso’s performance. Through his social networks, the singer expressed his disappointment at not being able to finish his presentation: “We were missing three little songs, but due to the excitement of the people, things were already getting a little out of control.”
The mayor of Andes, Germán Vélez Orozco, assured CARACOL RADIO that, after the incident, the event continued with other artists who maintained the show.
In addition to pepper spray poisoning, a serious injury to the neck of a person was reported, who had to be transferred to another healthcare center due to the severity of the injury. The hospital confirmed that the patient was stabilized before being transferred for more complex care.
Finally, it was highlighted that, thanks to the yellow alert issued by the mayor’s office, there were 23 public servants available to attend to the eventuality, including 10 doctors and 8 nursing assistants.
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**Interview with Mayor Maria Gonzalez of Andes on the Emergency at the Katías Festival Opening Concert**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Mayor Gonzalez. Can you provide us with more details about the incident during the inaugural concert of the Katías Festival?
**Mayor Gonzalez:** Thank you for having me. Yes, unfortunately, an incident occurred early Wednesday morning during our opening concert. Around 2:30 am, an individual released pepper spray into the crowd, resulting in 17 people being hospitalized due to exposure. This was a shocking and distressing event for what is supposed to be a joyous celebration.
**Editor:** How are the affected individuals doing now, and what measures are in place to support them?
**Mayor Gonzalez:** I’ve been in touch with local hospitals, and I’m relieved to report that most individuals have been treated and are recovering. We are monitoring their conditions closely. Additionally, our healthcare professionals are offering psychological support for those who experienced trauma during the incident.
**Editor:** What are you doing to ensure the safety of attendees in future events at the Katías Festival?
**Mayor Gonzalez:** Safety is our top priority. We are reviewing our security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. This includes increasing the presence of security personnel and implementing stricter checks at entrances. We want to ensure that everyone feels safe while enjoying our cultural events.
**Editor:** Can you describe the atmosphere at the concert prior to the incident?
**Mayor Gonzalez:** Before the incident, the atmosphere was vibrant and festive. The concert featuring Luis Alfonso was drawing a large crowd, with families and tourists enjoying the music and celebrating our coffee harvest season. It was a heartbreaking turn of events that no one could have anticipated.
**Editor:** Thank you for sharing this important information, Mayor Gonzalez. What is your message to the community and attendees?
**Mayor Gonzalez:** I want to reassure our community that we are taking this situation very seriously. I urge everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities during our events. Together, we can ensure that the Katías Festival remains a safe and joyous occasion for all.
**Editor:** Thank you for your time, Mayor. We hope to hear more positive news from the Katías Festival soon.
