Carlos Castro was kicked by his horse and did not survive, in Mompox

Carlos Alberto Castro Meza, 23, was identified as the young man who died in a medical center while fighting for his life after receiving a horse kick to the chest.

Carlos Castro was kicked by his horse and did not survive, in Mompox

TL;DR

  • Carlos Alberto Castro Meza, 23, died after a horse kick to the chest.
  • The incident took place in the corregimiento of Bomba, Mompox, Bolívar.
  • Doctors confirmed severe damage to vital organs in the chest and abdomen.
  • The strength of a horse kick can be comparable to being hit by a car at 30 km/h, causing severe internal injuries.
  • Immediate medical attention is crucial for such injuries.
  • The victim lived with his parents and relatives in Bomba.
  • It is suggested the horse may have belonged to the victim.