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Zacatecas Teen Drowns After Attempting Viral Lake Challenge

State prosecutors have opened an inquiry into possible responsibility after specialized divers recovered the student’s body.

Overview

  • The 17-year-old, identified as Diego, entered the lake at Parque La Encantada during a challenge and did not resurface.
  • Municipal civil-protection teams called in a specialized diving unit from Fresnillo that found the body after roughly three hours of searching.
  • Companions alerted authorities, then most left the scene; one person remained holding the victim’s clothing and spoke with rescuers.
  • The Fiscalía General del Estado is investigating to determine whether anyone bears responsibility in the case.
  • Officials warned families to monitor youths and avoid hazardous online challenges, and some reports say Diego may have been pushed, a claim under review.