The incident occurred on Tuesday evening at a hotel near Puerto Peñasco along the Gulf of California. The footage shows a large crowd gathered around a hot tub on the hotel grounds. Amid the chaos, one man is seen being pulled out of the jacuzzi by others, while another person lies flat on their back nearby.
In the video, a bystander is seen performing chest compressions on the person lying on the ground, as others watch in horror and scream. The man who was pulled out of the hot tub eventually manages to stand on his own, appearing confused and flustered as he walks away.
The specifics of what transpired are still murky. However, online reports from purported witnesses suggest that a surge of electricity may have run through the jacuzzi, allegedly causing harm to the people inside. The exact number of individuals affected by this incident remains unknown at this time.
🔴#Internacionales || Hombre Muere Electrocutado en un Jacuzzi en Puerto Peñasco, México
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Un hombre falleció y su esposa se encuentra en estado crítico después de un incidente de electrocución en un jacuzzi en el Sonoran Sea Resort, ubicado en Puerto Peñasco, México.
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Eyewitnesses who have shared their accounts online claim to have seen the immediate aftermath of the electrocution. According to these accounts, the sudden electrical surge in the jacuzzi resulted in the terrifying scene captured in the video.
As of now, there has been no official statement from the resort regarding the incident. Guests and social media users are anxiously awaiting more information and clarity on what led to this shocking event.
This incident raises serious concerns about safety protocols and electrical maintenance at the resort. It underscores the importance of rigorous safety checks and emergency preparedness in preventing such tragic occurrences.