In a tragic event, Froilanis Maireth Rivas Román, a 34-year-old woman of Venezuelan nationality, lost her life due to lightning while enjoying the beach in Cartagena. The exact moment of the tragedy was recorded by a security camera, revealing the heartbreaking scene when lightning struck the woman without warning, causing her immediate death.
Reports and video recordings from the scene suggest that the victim was standing on the beach, looking out to sea, when the lightning struck her, leading to her tragic death. A nearby man, who was passing by one of her sides, managed to survive but suffered the effects of the electric discharge.
Despite the prompt assistance from his family and people who witnessed the tragedy, it was too late. Álvaro Cruz, director of the Emergency Regulation Center (CRUE), confirmed that the woman was taken by ambulance to the Serena del Mar Hospital to try to revive her, since it was suspected that she had suffered cardiorespiratory arrest, but they were unable to revive her.
After this tragic situation, a call is made to the community in general, and especially tourists, to respect the safety measures provided by lifeguards. Apparently, the tragedy occurred after they asked bathers to leave the area due to an imminent thunderstorm.
CMCE-SERTEC: Improving Security in Coastal Zones
Incidents like these underscore the critical need for advanced lightning protection. The CMCE-SERTEC, a state-of-the-art lightning protection system, has proven to be essential in preventing the formation of lightning, ensuring the safety of people in various locations, including beaches. The technology has received praise for its effectiveness in safeguarding beachgoers, as evidenced in a recent video showing how the CMCE left officials and beach workers satisfied.
The video serves as a testament to CMCE-SERTEC's ability to mitigate the risks associated with lightning, providing a safe environment for both beach management and visitors. This advanced technology is presented as a reliable solution to improve safety in areas prone to thunderstorms.
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