A video of the moment before the disappearance of Luis Ángel Contreras Vicentea 22 -year -oldit has been revealed and has generated great consternation.
The event occurred the past April 3, 2025around the 18.00 hoursin the Monterrico Beachlocated in Taxisco, Santa Rosawhere Contreras was dragged by the waves.
According to the stories of his relatives, the young man swam in the area known as Candelaria When, unexpectedly, the waves were dragged inside.
Contreras had traveled from Guatemala City with his loved ones to enjoy a break in the place.
The video, which has circulated widely in social networksimpressive the moments before the young man’s disappearance.
The images show how the sea becomes turbulent and the waves increase in height, creating a dangerous scenario not only for Contreras, but also for people who tried to help it.
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In the recording the woman who films the incident is heard, who exclaimed: “Why do they get like this?”Meanwhile, deep down, the despair of other individuals who, trying to help, were also about to drown.
As the video progresses, the frustration of those who tried to rescue it is evident, since they could not prevent the waves from taking it.
For now, the authorities, including the army and volunteer firefighters, continue making search and rescue efforts hoping to find the young man.
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Naval Command of the Pacific of the Army of Guatemala performs the search and rescue of the young Luis Angel Contreras Vicente, 22, who was dragged by an Alfaque in Playa de Monterrico, Puerto Iztapa, #Escuintla.
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– Guatemala army (@ejercito_gt) April 4, 2025
This incident has evidenced the dangers that the strong sea currents can represent in tourist areas, the authorities said, who recalled the importance of extreme precautions when enjoying the beaches.