Hombre se mete a nadar en canales de Xochimilco y lo encuentran muerto - Las Noticias

A 19-year-old man was found dead in the Apatlaco Canal in Xochimilco after entering the water to swim. Local residents express concern about the lack of security and lighting in the area, which has led to previous incidents of individuals entering the canals under the influence of alcohol or drugs and subsequently drowning. Authorities are investigating the cause of death and working to identify the victim.

Man found dead in canal

• 00:00:12 A 19-year-old man was found dead in the Apatlaco Canal in Xochimilco, located near the Urrutia bridge in the Caltongo area. Emergency services retrieved the body from the canal and are awaiting forensic services to identify the victim. The police are also at the scene.

Resident concerns about canal safety

• 00:01:03 Local residents are requesting increased security measures and lighting in the area due to a history of similar incidents. They believe that insufficient lighting and lack of police presence contribute to young people entering the canals under the influence of alcohol or drugs, resulting in tragic accidents. Residents emphasize that this is a recurring problem in a poorly-lit and unmonitored part of Xochimilco.