Surfers in El Salvador are planning to carry a “paddle out” Tuesday to recollect Katherine Díaz Hernández, one of many nation’s high surfers who was killed final week by a lightning bolt whereas browsing
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Surfers in El Salvador are planning to carry a “paddle out” Tuesday to recollect Katherine Díaz Hernández, one of many nation’s high surfers who was killed final week by a lightning bolt whereas browsing.
Surfers normally sit atop their boards at a distance from shore at paddle outs, and on this case they plan to share recollections of Díaz Hernández, who participated in worldwide competitions.
The 22-year-old was coaching Friday at El Tunco seaside when individuals on shore noticed her get hit by lightning. They introduced her ashore however couldn’t revive her.
Díaz Hernández began browsing on the age of 9, and was additionally well-known in El Tunco for her expertise as a chef.
Yamil Bukele, the president of the Salvadoran Sports activities Institute, wrote that “I significantly remorse this dying, and I be a part of within the household’s ache.”
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