A 66-year-old American tourist suffered a fall playing pickleball in El Tezal, requiring specialized medical attention
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Los Cabos, Baja California Sur (BCS). a tourist 66-year-old American suffered a fall while playing pickleball in the community of El Tezal, Los Cabos Baja California Sur, resulting in discomfort that required specialized medical attention.
The incident occurred on the morning of Friday, November 22, around 10:16 a.m. The Municipal Police responded to an emergency call and went to the scene along with paramedics from the Sierra group, who treated the woman, identified as Kathryn “N.” According to reports, The affected woman slipped while practicing this sport and fell on her back.
The tourist He had significant discomfort due to previous neck surgery. For this reason, she was transferred in code yellow to the Central Medical Specialties, located in the Fidepaz subdivision, for a more detailed evaluation of her health status.
Pickleball is a racket sport that combines elements of tennis, paddle tennis, badminton and table tennis, involves certain physical demands that may represent risks, especially for people with pre-existing medical conditions. Authorities and rescuers recommend taking precautions when practicing sports activities to avoid accidents.
The rapid intervention of emergency services allowed timely attention, highlighting the coordination between the Municipal Police and paramedics in emergency cases.
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