A 13-year-old boy tragically drowned while swimming in Bacalar Lagoon. The boy and his family, who are from the town of San Fernando, were spending a day at the lagoon when the incident occurred.
Despite the desperate attempts of those around him to save the boy, they were sadly unable to reach him in time. The local authorities later confirmed the boy's death and carried out the necessary procedures.
This heartbreaking incident is not the first of its kind to occur at Bacalar Lagoon, underlining the urgent need for trained lifeguards and adequate rescue equipment in the area to help prevent future tragedies.
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