Died of heart attack while trying to cross Venezuela’s Darien Forest :: La Prença de Lara

Agencies | The Press of Laura.- A Venezuelan identified as EDUARDO RAFAEL PEREZ FERNANDEZHe died this week of a heart attack while trying Cross the Darien ForestReview of the dangerous route between Colombia and Panama, often used by migrants to reach the US or Canada National.

The news was confirmed by Taya López, a cousin of Venezuela, to @chamosnoticiaspanama, an Instagram account dedicated to providing information about migrants.

Perez is a native of Moron, Fernandez state KaraboboAnd for many years he lived in Chile.

Venezuela’s loved ones are asking competent authorities such as Panamanian Migration and Panama’s National Border Service to help recover Pérez Fernández’s body, which was left deep in the Panamanian jungle.

In late May, Panamanian authorities confirmed the discovery of the bodies of more than 10 irregular migrants who drowned after rivers in the Darien Forest overflowed.

According to data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Missing Migrants Program, updated as of May 30, This year, 19 people have gone missing while hiking in the Darien Forest. By 2022 there were 137.

Many forest deaths and disappearances recorded by the IOM program occur near major rivers. Also if bitten by snakes or spiders. Also for accidents where the person is seriously injured and care is not possible.

Source: National

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