The surfer and the national team were leaving the beach to train when he suffered the electric shock. He died on the way to a health center
Salvadoran surfing is in mourning. On Friday afternoon, national surfer Katherine Díaz died after being struck by lightning. The athlete was training when the serious incident occurred.
According to preliminary reports, the athlete was in training this afternoon, before the storm that fell on the national territory this afternoon and was hit by electric shock when she came out of the water.
Neither the Salvadoran Red Cross (SS headquarters) nor the Green Cross (SS) participated in the emergency, but they confirmed that a person was treated on El Tunco beach, due to lightning caused by rain. Spokesmen said that the event was attended by private individuals who were present at the scene and helped the surfer.
Katherine Díaz was struck by lightning after leaving the sea in a training session. He died on the way to a health center. Photo EDH / Kindness Indes.
However, the individuals reported that Díaz was still alive, but when she was transferred to a hospital, she died on the way, as a result of the serious injuries she suffered.
Former president of the Salvadoran Surfing Federation (Fesasurf), Jaime Delgado, confirmed the news. “It simply came to our notice then. Unfortunately, “he said, without further details. Later, on his Facebook account, Delgado posted: “You liked your dream and you started doing what you liked the most. Those of us who have known you know that you leave a great void in our hearts. A hug to heaven, “Katu,” Katherine Diaz.
Indes President Yamil Bukele expressed regret for Díaz’s death. On his twitter account, he posted: “I just found out about the death of Salvadoran surfer Katherine Díaz. I am very sorry for this death and I join the pain that overwhelms his family. A hug of solidarity “.
Then he added: “Our solidarity with” el Bamba “and the surf family. Peace be with your soul. “
The national team was part of the group of athletes that make up the national team that was preparing for the ISA World Games, which will take place in May in the country and will provide 12 places for surfing at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021
In the National Surf Circuit, Díaz was third in the women’s Open category, after a second meeting in which she was the first. His final score was 6.37. While competing in the Alas Tour 2020, also in the same division of the ladies.
Sportiva, the sister of José “Bamba” Díaz, a former national surfer, judge and current president of Fesasurf, expressed solidarity with the Salvadorans in June 2020, when many were left homeless and without food due to storm Amanda and the pandemic of Covid19. It was a difficult time for her and “he Bamba”, as they were saddened by the death of their father, but still helped those in need.
Katherine, who was 22 years old, was part of the group of solidary and united surfers to help her compatriots. He was also active as a promoter in the campaign to collect garbage on the beaches, always in the coastal area of La Libertad. Rest in peace, Katherine.
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