After the tragic death of the young athlete Kevin Bocanegra, the need for tourist guides to be well trained for the rise to snowfalls and for any sports activity has been put on the table.
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The Government of Tolima announces a rigorous monitoring for the tourist guides working in the Nevados Park, after the unfortunate death of the young athlete Kevin Bocanegra.
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The recent death of Bogota tourist Kevin Bocanegra in the Nevado del Tolima He has highlighted the deficiencies in the security of ecotourism in the region.
Given this tragedy, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Department of Tolima, under the direction of Alexander Castro, has decided to take more rigorous measures to regulate the work of tourist guides in this mountainous area.
Castro made an urgent call to tour operators, highlighting the need for professionals trained for the Nevado expeditions.
«We have summoned specialized guides, because to access the Snowy From Tolima, physical, psychological preparation and deep knowledge of the area are required. It is not safe to take tourists with people who are not familiar with the adaptation process, ”said the official.
This statement highlights the importance of having adequate experience and training in high -risk and demand activities.
What happened to Kevin Bocanegra?
He Los Nevados National Parkknown for its natural majesty and its imposing beauty, became the stage of a tragedy that marked forever the life of Joys Ramírez. The young woman, in tears and in the broken voice, reported the painful moments she lived on December 31, when her boyfriend, Kevin Hernández BocanegraHe lost his life during a walk that should have been an unforgettable experience.
Kevin Hernández Bocanegra, 28, was a charismatic and dreamy young man, who according to his friends and family, always looked for a way to smile those around him. His death has generated a shock between those who knew him and has lit a debate about the need for greater control in risky risk activities.
Bocanegra’s death, that is still being investigated, He has highlighted the lack of regulations that guarantee the safety of tourists in high dangerous environments.
According to Castro, this tragic event is a CLaro reflection of the risks of trusting guides without the necessary training to carry out extreme activities in places such as the Nevado del Tolima.
The Secretary of Culture of Tolima also indicated that measures are being taken to identify responsible tourist operators, so that tourists are clear about who these crossings can make without endangering their integrity.
“We are working with the authorities to identify the operators and ensure that people know who are trained to guide expeditions to snowfall without assuming unnecessary risks,” Castro concluded.