Pilgrimage
51-year-old woman dies on bicycle during Lo Vásquez pilgrimage
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A 51-year-old woman died from a cardiorespiratory arrest while cycling along Route 68 toward the Lo Vásquez Sanctuary in the Valparaíso Region during the traditional pilgrimage for the Immaculate Conception. The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. at kilometer 73.6, despite SAMU's reanimation efforts. The Public Ministry is investigating possible prior heart issues as the cause.
A horse died in the early morning of Sunday during the pilgrimage to the Lo Vásquez sanctuary in Curacaví. The animal collapsed suddenly on Avenida O’Higgins in the Valle Verde sector. Authorities are investigating the causes, while veterinary experts regret the incident and reiterate calls to avoid using horses in such events.