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Tourist Drowns at San Juan Beach

Published Aug 19, 2026 · via Primera Hora

A tourist drowned this afternoon at Puerta de Tierra beach in San Juan. According to preliminary reports from the Police, at around 3:45 p.m., a person practicing surfing fell into the water near a rocky area.

When first responders arrived at the scene on Luis Muñoz Rivera Avenue, in front of a gas station, they found the individual without vital signs. Authorities are investigating whether the victim was a resident of Greece.

The San Juan Homicide Division, along with the on-duty prosecutor, are investigating the incident.