The festive evening in the municipality of Girardo, Columbia, turned a tragedy. During the solemn opening of the Christmas tree of 19-year-old Kievin, Andres Navasa, the structure was fatally injured, which fell, not withstanding its own weight.
Kevin Navas worked in the west, providing order when suddenly a 30-meter design that supported the holiday Christmas tree broke and fell. Dozens of witnesses of the event, including families with children, rushed to help, trying to raise the heavy construction. Despite the efforts of people, the young police officer was already in a critical condition. Kevin was immediately taken to the hospital, but the injuries were incompatible with life. His death has become a deep shock for the entire community of Girardo.
Witnesses of the tragedy say that at the time of switching on the festive lights the upper part of the Christmas tree broke. People, hearing loud crunch, began to run, but Kevin Navas was under a destructive structure. According to eyewitnesses, the scene was shocking: among the screams and panic, the audience tried to save the victim. Local authorities expressed deep condolences to the family and close to the dead police officer. In Girardo, an investigation has already begun to determine who is responsible for improper fixing of the structure. The tragedy has attracted attention to safety during mass events, especially those held in places of large crowds.
The young police officer Kevin Navas was remembered by his devoted attitude to the service. His death caused a wave of sympathy among the local community. On social networks, users call for more careful planning of such measures and compliance with safety rules.
