An emergency device is activated for three bathers in distress in Papagayo

They finally got out of the water with the help of other people. One of them needed medical assistance

December 26 2022 (20:05 WET)
Lifeguard rescue of a swimmer in Papagayo
Lifeguard rescue of a swimmer in Papagayo

A young French national, 32 years old, had to be rescued by other bathers after finding himself in trouble at Mujeres beach in Papagayo. At around 5:20 p.m., CECOES received a call alerting that there were three people with problems due to the waves on the beach.

Local Police officers, a SUC medical ambulance and the Emergency Consortium have moved to the scene.

Upon the arrival of the firefighters, the bathers had already left the water with the help of other people who were on the beach. The most affected was the French tourist, who was given a thermal blanket and later attended by the ambulance's medical personnel.
 

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