The authorities closed this wednesday tax authorities where died drowned a 11 year old girl who participated in a school excursion in the province Santiagoafter determining that the place did not comply with the requirements security minimums established by law.
The closure was ordered by the Public Ministry after a supervisionupon verifying that the establishment Tax authorities Los Caballos operated without the necessary conditions for the use of swimming pools, including the absence of professional lifeguards, rescue equipment, first aid kits, stretchers and mandatory safety systems.
The provincial director of the Civil defense, Francisco Ariasexplained that the tax authorities had “suitable depths for adults only” and that did not meet the standards established by the Law 257which regulates measures to protect lives and property.
Security protocols
“We want exhort the population So wherever you go to a pool, check the protocols and safety standards“he stated.
He indicated that the organization will continue working together with the Public Ministry to close any swimming pool in Santiago that does not comply with the requirements.
Arias insisted that the owners of these spaces must coordinate with the Civil defense to receive advice on protocols mandatory.
The minor, identified as Stefhora Anne Mircieof Haitian nationality, died on the afternoon of Friday, November 14 while in a recreational activity of the educational center to which he belonged in a tax authorities located in Gurabo. The student was part of a group of students who stood out for their high academic performance.
Education evaluates if he school complied with protocol
The provincial director of the Ministry of Education, Pedro Pablo Martereported that the institution remains in research process to determine if the school has exhausted the established steps for carrying out outings and extracurricular activities.
He explained that the protocol current law requires three fundamental elements, among them a pedagogical objective and clear curricular that justifies the activity.
In addition, notification and express authorization of the parentswith details of the place, date and purpose of the departure.
Besides, formal communication to the district already educational regionalleaving evidence that the students are in the activity approved.
Mars indicated that they cannot yet issue conclusions and that any sanction It will depend on the determinations of justice.
“We cannot act a priori. We must wait for the results of the investigation. Our role is to remember and enforce the protocols“, he expressed.
The case remains in the hands of the Public Ministrywhich deepens the investigations to establish responsibilities regarding the death of the minor.
