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Santiago.- A 23-year-old man was reported missing and presumed drowned this afternoon Friday in the waters of the Ulises Francisco Espaillat irrigation canal, in the municipal district of Santiago Oeste, a fact that has generated consternation among residents of the community.
The missing person, of Haitian nationality, has been identified as Edson Jhon, who, according to preliminary information, was sharing with three other colleagues after finishing his workday. The young people decided to go to the canal to bathe when the incident occurred. According to the account provided by his companions, the incident occurred after 6:00 in the evening. The three companions tried to rescue the young man when they realized he was being dragged by the current, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Following the family, community, and relief organizations, they mobilized towards the area, while awaiting the arrival of Civil Defense members to begin the search and recovery of the body.We recommend reading:Truck loaded with rice overturns in irrigation canal in La Vega; driver manages to get out in time
The incident occurred in the Ulises Francisco Espaillat irrigation canal, an infrastructure that in recent years has been the scene of several similar incidents, despite the warnings and preventive measures implemented by the authorities to avoid tragedies. The disappearance of the young man has revived residents' concern about the risks posed by the canal, especially for people who go to its waters to bathe during high temperatures. Community members insisted on the need to reinforce surveillance and prevention actions to prevent regrettable events from continuing to occur in the area. The authorities have not offered further details as the search efforts and investigations into the case progress.
