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A swimmer nearly drowned this Sunday at La Herradura Beach in the municipality of Jesús Menéndez, province of Las Tunas.
Although a post from the news portal La Tijera claimed that the citizen died, in the comments section of the post, dozens of internet users - including the doctor who treated the victim - asserted that he is alive and in stable condition.
He was rescued alive, stabilized, and transferred to a hospital, where he remains under medical care with normal vital signs.
Rescue and first aid on the sand
According to the consistent accounts of several witnesses, the incident occurred around 2:00 p.m., when the man began to show signs of suffocation in the water.
He was quickly pulled out of the sea by other beachgoers and resuscitation maneuvers were performed on the shore. Shortly thereafter, medical personnel from the beach health station intervened directly.
One of the most credible testimonies was from Dr. Amaury Rondón, who stated that he led the medical care and transportation of the patient.
"It is not true that there was no medical personnel. We had six members of the medical team and we managed to intubate him, stabilize him, and transfer him. The patient arrived alive at the hospital and was handed over in stable condition," he explained.
Also, Gisela Velázquez, a worker in the sector, confirmed that the man was treated at the beach clinic, placed on mechanical ventilation, and then transported to Guillermo Domínguez Hospital in the municipality of Puerto Padre.
From there, Dr. José Carlos Almaguer Zayas, the on-duty physician at Chaparra Hospital, provided an update on the patient's condition.
"The man was admitted intubated, receiving hydration and with tubes in place. He was already out of danger, with normal vital signs. He was placed in intensive care as a precaution, but he is stable," he stated.
Although the name of the affected individual has not been publicly revealed, several comments provided partial information. According to Yadira Nalda, one of the people who accompanied him to the hospital, he is a neighbor from Velasco, around 50 years old.
“He is alert, improving, and remains under medical care at the Chaparra hospital,” he noted.
Although it is not entirely clear what triggered the incident—some witnesses mention possible alcohol consumption while others refer to an unexpected current.
The truth is that thanks to the quick response of the swimmers, the active presence of the medical team at the beach, and the timely transfer to the hospital, the man survived.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Incident at Playa La Herradura, Las Tunas
What is the current health status of the swimmer rescued at Playa La Herradura?
The rescued bather is stable, under medical care at Chaparra Hospital, with normal vital signs after being intubated and stabilized following the rescue.
How did the near-drowning incident at Playa La Herradura happen?
The incident occurred around 2:00 p.m., when the man began to show signs of asphyxiation in the water. He was quickly rescued by other beachgoers and medical staff, who performed resuscitation maneuvers before transporting him to the hospital.
What factors could have caused the near drowning at Playa La Herradura?
Although it is not entirely clear what caused the incident, some witnesses mention possible alcohol consumption and others an unexpected current as factors that may have contributed to the near drowning.
What was the medical intervention like after the incident at the beach?
The medical team at the beach health station acted quickly, intubated and stabilized the patient before transferring him to Guillermo Domínguez Hospital in Puerto Padre, where he remains stable.
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