An Argentine rugby player died after being attacked with machetes along with two other friends while they were sightseeing on a beach in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.
According to sources close to the case, the event occurred on Friday, May 12 in Lagunas de Chacahua, and a man of Mexican nationality, identified as Cruz Irvin (21) attacked them.
The three Argentines suffered serious injuries. However, the one who was most seriously ill was the 23-year-old rugby player Benjamin Gamond.
The athlete suffered injuries to his face and head, for which he was transferred to a hospital in Mexico City by air.
The Tala Rugby Club, where Benjamin Gamond played, confirmed the death of the player on Tuesday.
“It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that our beloved Benja Gamond has passed away minutes ago. We hug and accompany his mother, his brothers and his entire family, his friends and the entire black and white community at this very sad moment, ”the team indicated.
The other two injured, Santiago Lastra, 22, and Macarena Elía González, 29, remain under medical observation, although they are now out of danger.
In the case of the attacker, the Oaxaca Attorney General’s Office reported that he is detained and will be prosecuted for the crime of homicide.
So far the motive for the attacks is unknown.
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