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[HEALTH] · Mexico · 2 sources

Umbrella seller dies from apparent heart attack in Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico

A 38‑year‑old street vendor named Braulio, originally from Puebla, collapsed while selling umbrellas on Playa Norte in Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche. Witnesses called emergency services and paramedics from the Mexican Red Cross provided first aid before transporting him to Hospital Bienestar in the Petrolera neighborhood. Minutes after arrival, doctors confirmed his death, attributing it to a likely massive heart attack possibly triggered by extreme heat.

Local authorities arrived to document the incident, begin legal procedures, and notify Braulio’s family. The case is being handled by municipal officials and health officials, who noted the sudden nature of the event and the need for further investigation into workplace safety under high‑temperature conditions.

Entities: Braulio · Ciudad del Carmen · Hospital Bienestar · Mexican Red Cross · Playa Norte