Overview
- He was found in distress in rough seas off El Laguito in Cartagena on Sunday morning around 7 a.m. local time and was pronounced dead after rescue attempts.
- Local authorities and media named the victim as James Michael Winkles, 30, with UK outlets reporting he had been in the city for 12 days and was staying in the El Laguito area.
- Officials have described the death as accidental and transferred the body to a forensic facility in Cartagena for a post-mortem as the investigation continues.
- The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said it is supporting his family after local outlets published graphic footage from the shoreline.
- Reports in Colombia say he had travelled for his wedding, and the case comes as authorities warn about dangerous surf at El Laguito after earlier drownings this year.