Overview
- Montoya, 30, leapt from the General Santander bridge on Jan. 27 during a livestream, saying “see you later” before entering the river.
- Video showed him attempting to swim as the strong current pulled him away downstream.
- Firefighters from Bugalagrande and neighboring municipalities began a search the same day, but heavy rain left the river swollen and visibility poor.
- Workers found a body several miles downstream on Jan. 30 and alerted officials, who later confirmed the identity as Montoya.
- Valle del Cauca’s risk-management office confirmed the recovery, and official Francisco Tenorio urged residents to avoid dangerous stunts during the rainy season.