Officials from the Caracas Fire Department recovered Thursday morning the body of a man found on the banks of the Guaire River in it west of the city. The procedure was carried out on the Gran Cacique Guaicaipuro highway, near the Andrés Bello Catholic University (UCAB), in the La Vega parish, Libertador municipality.
The information was confirmed by the general commander of the firefighters, Pablo Palacios, who disseminated the official report through his account. instagram shortly after 10:00 am.
The victim fell into the river and died at the scene, without the circumstances that caused the fall being known..
The rescue operation required specialized descent, securing and extraction techniques due to the terrain conditions and the channeling of the Guaire, characterized by steep slopes and slippery surfaces.
The emergency teams delimited the area, coordinated access to the riverbed and carried out the maneuvers, following the safety protocols established for this type of intervention.
The body was removed from the river for transfer to the competent authorities.
The identity of the deceased has not been determined. Nor have elements been specified to establish whether it was an accident or an event associated with another situation.
The authorities indicated that the case was made available to the investigative agencies, which must clarify the circumstances of the event and contact the victim’s relatives.
