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16-Year-Old Football Prospect Drowns in a Creek in Zambrano: He Was on a Trip
Johader Enrique Ahumada Pérez, 16, was identified as the minor who drowned on Wednesday morning, April 1st, in the Torregrúa creek, an arm of the Magdalena River that passes through the municipality of Zambrano, Bolívar.
TL;DR
- Johader Enrique Ahumada Pérez, 16, drowned in the Torregrúa creek.
- The incident occurred during a family 'paseo de olla' (outing) on Easter week.
- Witnesses reported the minor experienced difficulties while swimming, possibly due to a cramp.
- Rescue efforts by locals and emergency services were made, but were unsuccessful.
- The young man was a dedicated member of the Club Real Zambrano football team and had received departmental awards for his performance.
- Authorities are investigating the safety of the area for swimmers.