A BELOVED doctor has been killed by a boat propeller in a horror ocean accident at a tourist hot spot.
Dr. Julie Nataly Bohórquez, 42, was fatally struck by the propeller’s deadly blades after being tossed into the ocean from a boat near Cartagena, .
Dr. Julie Nataly Bohórquez was killed after she was ran over by a boatCredit: Jam Press
The 42-year-old was taking time out from a medical conference when tragedy struck at seaCredit: Jam Press
The gynaecologist was visiting the vibrant port city for a medical conference but was enjoying some downtime on Sunday March 15.
She and some of her colleagues decided to hire a boat for an excursion out to the popular Isla Barú.
The medical professionals hired an inflatable boat with an outboard motor to make the hour long journey by sea.
But tragedy struck when the boat driver lost control of the vessel.
The dingy flipped and everyone inside was thrown into the water.
Dr. Bohórquez has in the water when the out of control boat ran her over.
The boat’s propeller reportedly shredding her chest and upper limbs.
Dr. Bohórquez, who had over 15 years of experience as an obstetrician-gynaecologist, was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Health official Rafael Navarro España said: “She suffered multiple chest traumas, blunt force trauma and penetrating chest trauma, in addition to wounds to her right upper limb and upper extremities.”
Unfortunately, she arrived in cardiac arrest.
Resuscitation manoeuvres were performed for approximately 40 to 45 minutes.
Despite the medical team’s best efforts, the victim died due to the severity of her injuries.
A spokesperson for the regional government of Caquetá said: “We express our deepest condolences to the victim’s family, friends, colleagues, and the entire team at the María Inmaculada Departmental Hospital, offering a prayer for her eternal rest and asking for strength and comfort for those who mourn her loss.”
The General Maritime Directorate confirmed that they have opened an to “clarify the circumstances in which the accident occurred”.
She had over 15 years of experience as an obstetrician-gynaecologistCredit: Jam Press
She was relaxing during a day off from the medical conferenceCredit: Jam Press
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