Overview

• The incident occurred on April 23, 2025, during the popular Sella River descent in the El Alisu sector between Las Rozas and Arriondas, Asturias.
• The 71-year-old man was accompanied by his wife when their canoe began drifting, prompting him to attempt retrieval before being swept away by the current.
• A fisherman discovered the man unconscious in the river at 12:50 PM and alerted 112 Asturias, initiating a coordinated emergency response.
• Rescue teams, including a helicopter, firefighters, and medical personnel, attempted resuscitation efforts but were unable to save him.
• The Guardia Civil is investigating the incident while awaiting autopsy results to determine whether drowning or a medical condition caused his death.