Panama Siblings Die by Drowning in the Sapillo River: Tragedy in Coclé Province
SINAPROC recommends that people take precautions when visiting rivers and beaches, especially if children are present.
Tragedy struck a family in the province of Coclé, when brothers Ángel and Jamal Reynolds drowned on Wednesday afternoon in the Sapillo River, located in the Ojo de Agua sector, Las Lomas district, in the La Pintada district. This river is known for its dangerous whirlpool and depth. Initially, one of the brothers jumped into the water, but when he could not get out, the other brother jumped in to help him, and both drowned. These brothers were 18 and 24 years old at the time of the tragedy.
The bodies of both boys, originally from El Guabo, Piedras Gordas, were recovered in the Chorro Grande area, after a search carried out by personnel from the National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC). Around 6:30 p.m., SINAPROC completed the recovery of the bodies, and after they were taken to a safe location, personnel from the Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP) transported them to the forensic morgue. SINAPROC recommends that people take precautions when visiting rivers and beaches, especially if children are present.
