In the middle of a seemingly calm afternoon on the beaches of Las Boquillas in Cartagena, Colombia, a Venezuelan woman became the victim of a terrible tragedy. While she was enjoying the beach, a thunderstorm broke out and lightning struck her, causing her death.
The event was recorded in a video that quickly went viral on social networks. In it you can see how the woman is left lying on the ground after the lightning strike. Despite the attempts of those present to help her, the woman lost her life upon arrival at the hospital.
Alvaro Cruz, director of the Emergency Regulation Center (CRUE), reported that the woman had suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest caused by the lightning strike.
Tourists on the beach also watched in horror as the events unfolded. The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable and dangerous power of nature. The rainy season and thunderstorms are common in this region of Colombia, so a call for precaution and to follow safety measures in case of a similar situation is made.