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13-Year-Old Dies Four Days After Being Swept Into Flooded Canal in Godoy Cruz

Relatives say he slipped into the acequia during the storm, countering early claims of a rescue attempt.

Overview

  • Hospital Notti confirmed the teenager's death on Tuesday after four days in intensive care following a drowning incident.
  • He was carried by storm-driven floodwaters in barrio Suárez and remained trapped under a bridge for roughly 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Neighbors broke part of the bridge to reach him, and a nearby resident performed extended CPR until responders restored vital signs.
  • The 911 line was saturated during the storm, and volunteer firefighters arrived after a firefighter's daughter alerted her father directly.
  • The family disputes reports that he jumped in to save a 5-year-old, saying it was an accidental slip and noting his developmental delay.