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Man Dies in Boating Accident in Cabo Rojo

Published Sep 4, 2026, 4:31 PM ASTvia Primera Hora

Why this matters: For the southwest coast of Puerto Rico, particularly in areas like Cabo Rojo, the incident highlights the importance of safety measures while engaging in water activities.

A 48-year-old man from New York died in an accident while recreating on a boat near Playa Buyé in Cabo Rojo. According to preliminary information, a 9-1-1 emergency call was received at 2:16 PM reporting the incident.

When agents arrived, they found the man had died after accidentally hitting his face on the boat’s chorrera, a type of protrusion, after jumping from it. The Homicide Division of the CIC in Mayagüez, along with the on-duty prosecutor, is investigating the case.

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SourcePrimera Hora

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