A man, victim of a fatal accident in the commune of Zapallar, was handed over to his family for the wake. Although an important detail was missing: an autopsy had not been performed. This administrative error caused a scene rarely seen. While the funeral service was taking place, officials from the Legal Medical Service (SML) and Carabineros They appeared to take the body.
The incident began when the man, after suffering an accident on Thursday, May 2, was declared dead in the San Agustín de La Ligua Hospital. Despite the seriousness of the event, the body was delivered to the mourners without standard autopsy procedures, as reported by BiobioChile.
The solemnity of the wake was disturbed by the unexpected arrival of the authorities, who explained that the autopsy It was essential to clarify the circumstances of the death. He prosecutor on dutyAndrés Gallardo, confirmed the omission of this crucial step and ordered the transfer of the body to the SML.
He Viña del Mar Quillota Health Service expressed its regret for the events and announced an internal investigation to avoid future failures in communication with the competent authorities. “We reiterate that they are reinforcing our internal protocols for effective communication with the relevant authorities, including the Prosecutor’s Office,” they noted.
In addition, they requested a detailed report from the hospital involved and assured their cooperation with the ongoing investigations.
Finally, the SML has the task of carrying out the pending thanatological examinations. Once the results are obtained and delivered to the Prosecutor’s Office, the family will be able to proceed with the burial of the loved one.
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