The surfer and the national team left the beach for training when she received an electric shock. He died on the way to a health center
Salvadoran branding is in mourning. On Friday afternoon, national surfer Katherine Díaz died after a lightning strike. The athlete was training when the serious incident occurred.
According to preliminary reports, the athlete was in her afternoon training, prior to the storm that hit the national territory this afternoon, and was hit by the electrical discharge as she got out of the water.
Neither the Salvadoran Red Cross (SS headquarters) nor the Green Cross (SS) attended the emergency, but they confirmed that a person on El Tunco beach had been treated for lightning caused by the rain. Spokespersons said individuals on site attended the event and assisted the surfer.
Katherine Díaz was struck by lightning after leaving the sea after a training session. He died on the way to a health center. Photo EDH / Courtesy Indes.
However, individuals reported that Díaz would have survived, but when she was taken to a hospital, she died en route as a result of the serious injuries she sustained.
Former President of the Salvadoran Surf Federation (Fesasurf), Jaime Delgado, confirmed the news. Unfortunately, ”he said without further details. Later on Delgado posted on his Facebook account,“ You enjoyed your dream and started doing what you liked best. Those of us who knew you know that you have a great leaves emptiness in our hearts. A hug to heaven, ‘Katu’, Katherine Díaz ”.
Indes president Yamil Bukele expressed regret at Díaz’s death. On his twitter account he posted: “I just found out about the death of the Salvadoran surfer Katherine Díaz. I am very sorry for this death and I join the pain that overwhelms his family. A hug of solidarity ”.
Then he added: “Our solidarity with ‘el Bamba’ and the surfing family. Peace for your soul ”.
The national team was part of the group of athletes that are part of the national team that was preparing for the ISA World Games, which will take place in the country in May, and which will give 12 places to surf for the Olympics. 2021 Games in Tokyo.
In the National Surfing Circuit, Díaz came third in the Women’s Open category, after a second date in which she was first. His final score was 6.37. While also taking part in the Alas Tour 2020, also in the same division of the ladies.
The athlete, sister of José “Bamba” Díaz, former national surfer, judge and current president of Fesasurf, expressed solidarity with Salvadorans in June 2020, when many were left without homes and food as a result of the Amanda storm and the Covid pandemic19. It was a difficult time for her and “el Bamba” as they mourned the death of their father, but they still helped those in need.
Katherine, who was 22 years old, was part of the group of solidarity and surfers united to help her fellow countrymen. It was also active and as a promoter in the waste collection campaign on the beaches, always in the coastal area of La Libertad. Rest in peace, Katherine.
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