Veterinarian Found Lifeless After Being Swept Away by a Current
The lifeless body of veterinary doctor Luis Eduardo Rivero Oviedo was found after five days of intense search, after he was reported missing in a water canal within the jurisdiction of the Garrapata sector, rural area of Montería, in the department of Córdoba.
TL;DR
- The body of veterinary doctor Luis Eduardo Rivero Oviedo was found in a water canal in the Garrapata sector, Montería, Córdoba.
- He had been missing for five days after being swept away by the water current while on horseback.
- Rivero Oviedo was on duty, inspecting cattle on the El Caucho farm.
- Witnesses attempted to rescue him but were unsuccessful.
- 36 men from the Colombian National Navy and UNGRD participated in the search operation.
- Authorities urged caution when crossing water currents, especially due to the climate crisis.