Health status of baby hospitalized after serious incident in Isla de la Juventud updated

The baby from Nueva Gerona remains in critical condition after being thrown from a second floor. Family members express their gratitude to the medical team, while the status of the attacker with mental health issues remains unknown.

The child remains in critical condition; he was operated on for brain inflammation and is dependent on artificial respirationPhoto © Facebook/Carlos Ramón Casasayas Calafell

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Carlos Ramón Casasayas Calafell, grandfather of the nearly two-year-old boy thrown from a second floor in Nueva Gerona, underwent surgery after his brain became inflamed 72 hours after the incident.

He is currently connected to a ventilator and under strict medical supervision, Casasayas reported through his profile on Facebook.

Facebook Capture/Carlos Ramón Casasayas Calafell

Family and friends shared messages of support and prayers for the recovery of little Lían on social media, while acknowledging the efforts of the medical team working to keep him alive.

The incident that has shocked the community occurred on September 29 in the capital city of Isla de la Juventud, when a nephew with mental health issues from his ex-partner's son threw the baby from a second floor, in a house located on 35th Street between 26th and 28th.

Photo: Facebook/Carlos Ramón Casasayas Calafell

No detailed information has been provided regarding the exact circumstances of the incident or the current situation of the person who threw it.

It has not been publicly confirmed whether there are any ongoing legal or medical proceedings concerning the author, who, according to testimony from family members, has unspecified psychological issues, as no diagnosis has been provided.

In February 2025, a tragic incident shocked the community of Jatibonico, in Sancti Spíritus, when a man diagnosed with schizophrenia threw his little niece from the fourth floor of a building.

Fortunately, the girl -named Nathaly- survived the fall and was urgently transferred to the Provincial Pediatric Hospital of Sancti Spíritus, where she received medical attention.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Baby Incident in Isla de la Juventud

What is the current health status of the baby thrown from a second-floor window in Nueva Gerona?

The baby is connected to a ventilator and under strict medical supervision after undergoing surgery for inflammation of the brain. His condition is critical, and the family and loved ones are asking for support and prayers for his recovery.

What is known about the person who threw the baby from the second floor?

No detailed information has been provided about the current situation of the person who threw the baby. According to the testimony of their relatives, the individual has psychological problems, but no diagnosis or official confirmation regarding ongoing legal or medical processes has been specified.

Are these types of incidents common in Cuba?

Although they are not common, similar incidents have been recorded in Cuba, where individuals with mental health issues have committed extreme acts of violence, such as the case that occurred in February 2025 in Sancti Spíritus, where a man diagnosed with schizophrenia threw his niece from the fourth floor.

How has the community reacted to this incident?

The community has expressed shock and support through social media, sending messages of solidarity and prayers for the child's recovery. Additionally, the efforts of the medical team fighting to keep the baby alive have been acknowledged.

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