Panamanian media report death of Bahamian student at robotics event
Panamanian media have reported that a Bahamian student died tragically on Friday, falling from the 27th floor of a hotel.
The incident reportedly occurred at a hotel in the Balboa Avenue area where the 16-year-old stayed with others. The student was among participants from more than 190 countries attending the global robotics event.
While further details have not been released, El Siglo media reported that the incident occurred early morning, around 6.05 am, according to security cameras, when she landed on the 12th floor of the hotel near a hotel pool.
The victim reportedly travelled with her parents and shared a room with another student.
More than 190 countries were represented at this global robotics competition.
Director General Jerusa Lea Dean Ali confirmed the incident to the Bahamas media, “It’s really a tragedy. We are in contact with the organizers of the event. It was a robotic event for school-aged children. We are also in contact honorary counsel in Panama, who spoke with Panamanian officials and the family. We don’t tend to make public these matters because we respect the rights of the family members. We do our best to stay in touch with family and submit queries through official channels so that there is no delay.”
Featured Image: The Robotic Convention, where nearly 200 countries were represented.
