A tragic incident occurred this weekend in Santa Clara del Mar, where a 47-year-old fisherman, Mauricio Ríos from Mar del Plata, drowned after his kayak capsized. He had joined a fishing trip organized through a WhatsApp group, arriving at the location early in the morning. The first capsizing happened shortly after he entered the water, but with the help of a friend, he managed to resume fishing.

Shortly after the first incident, Ríos experienced a second capsizing. According to reports from local media, a fellow fisherman who was ahead noticed that Ríos was no longer progressing and turned back to search for him. Unfortunately, despite efforts to locate Ríos, he was found later in a state of distress and was unable to be revived, highlighting the dangers associated with kayaking in open waters.

This event has shocked the local community, raising concerns about safety measures for recreational kayaking. Many residents have expressed their condolences and called for increased awareness of water safety practices to prevent similar tragedies in the future, especially as more people engage in outdoor activities such as fishing from kayaks.