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Doctor Killed by Boat Propeller in Horror Ocean Accident
18 Mar
Summary
- Doctor tragically died after being tossed from a boat and hit by a propeller.
- The accident occurred near Cartagena, Colombia, a popular tourist destination.
- An investigation into the circumstances of the fatal incident has been launched.
A tragic accident near Cartagena, Colombia, has claimed the life of Dr. Julie Nataly Bohórquez, a respected gynaecologist. The 42-year-old doctor was on a recreational boat trip to the popular tourist spot Isla Barú when the vessel lost control and capsized, throwing its occupants into the water.
Dr. Bohórquez was fatally struck by the boat's propeller. She sustained severe chest and limb injuries, leading to cardiac arrest. Medical teams performed resuscitation for nearly 45 minutes, but she could not be saved. The regional government expressed condolences to her family and colleagues.
The General Maritime Directorate has opened an official investigation to determine the precise circumstances surrounding this fatal incident. The accident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that can occur even during leisure activities.
