Father of family dies after rockslide while building his home in Lurigancho-Chosica
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- A father of a family died after being buried by a landslide while clearing rocks to build his home in Lurigancho-Chosica.
- Rescue efforts were hampered by further landslides, and the victim was found without vital signs.
- Residents are concerned about future landslides in the area, as the victim leaves behind two orphaned daughters.
Tragedy struck in Lurigancho-Chosica as Lenin Antonio Gรณmez lost his life while working to clear land for his future home. The incident, which occurred on Friday afternoon in the Quirio sector, saw Gรณmez buried by a landslide of rocks and earth. The strong noise of the collapse alerted neighbors, who discovered Gรณmez trapped. Emergency services, including Serenazgo, police, and firefighters, responded, but tragically, the victim had already succumbed to his injuries. The difficult terrain and the risk of further collapses complicated the rescue and recovery operations. This heartbreaking event leaves two young daughters orphaned and has heightened the community's anxieties about the persistent danger of landslides in the area. The precarious living conditions and the risks faced by those building homes on unstable slopes are a stark reminder of the challenges faced by many in the region. The community's fear of future incidents underscores the urgent need for safety measures and support for vulnerable residents.
He was removing rocks from the hill and this person was trapped by the landslide.
Originally published by La Repรบblica in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.