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Juan Cruz Yacopini Transferred to Fleni in Buenos Aires After Stabilizing Surgery

Doctors approved an air-ambulance transfer to access higher-complexity neurological care.

Overview

  • He remains hospitalized at the Instituto Fleni with a delicate condition and a reserved prognosis under intensive monitoring.
  • The move followed days in intensive care at Mendoza’s Clínica de Cuyo, where surgery stabilized him for transfer as determined by his medical team.
  • Specialists in Buenos Aires will evaluate his progress and define next treatment and long-term rehabilitation steps.
  • On December 19 at El Carrizal’s Camping El Biguá, he dove from a boat into shallow water, struck his head, suffered cardiorespiratory arrest, was resuscitated, and was moved from Hospital Perrupato to the Clínica de Cuyo.
  • Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa confirmed he will not compete in the 2026 Dakar Rally following the accident.