In Quilmes Oeste, a fishing trip turned tragic for Federico Damián Martínez and his 11-year-old son when a rope, intended for a local carnival parade, fatally struck him as they rode on their motorcycle. The incident occurred on a sunny Saturday evening on Avenida 12 de Octubre, where the Center Murga Los Fabulosos had set up the Fabucorso carnival event. The parade was promoting family activities, but it inadvertently created a hazardous situation on the street.

The local authorities clarified that the event was not officially sanctioned by the municipal government, led by Mayor Mayra Mendoza, and emphasized that the street was being obstructed without proper organization. This raises concerns regarding public safety and the accountability of such unofficial events, especially when local residents take liberties like blocking streets to celebrate, as was the case here.

The incident has sparked discussions within the community about the need for better regulation of such events to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future. The untimely death of Martínez has left a profound impact on his family and has drawn attention to the necessity of ensuring safety in public gatherings, particularly those that have not been officially authorized or supervised.