Public Ministry officials attended the site to initiate the corresponding investigations and determine how the events occurred. The authorities reiterated the call to parents and guardians not to neglect minors, especially during carnivals, when beaches fill up and any carelessness can end in tragedy. Paramedics arrived quickly and performed maneuvers to save the child. The minor was urgently transferred to the Aquilino Tejeira Hospital, but despite medical efforts, his death was confirmed minutes later. With this tragedy, the child becomes the fourth drowning victim in the province of Coclé so far in 2026. An afternoon that seemed normal ended in tragedy in the district of Penonomé. A minor of approximately 8 years old lost his life at the Aguas Blancas beach, amidst the movement and the number of people in the place for the Carnival celebrations. The incident occurred in the afternoon and generated moments of anguish among those present. The alert was received by the Fire Department, which immediately coordinated with the Ministry of Health.
