Overview

• Pablo González Domínguez, 42, has spent 14 days in Hospital Ribera Povisa after drinking contaminated sparkling water at a Vigo restaurant on April 12.
• The sealed bottle from a recognized brand contained a yellowish liquid that caused immediate internal burns to his lower esophagus and stomach.
• Doctors described his stomach lining as 'black like a garbage bag,' and he is currently on intravenous nutrition while awaiting a key gastroscopy to assess recovery.
• The Policía Nacional’s Scientific Group is investigating the incident, having collected the bottle as evidence, while the brand and restaurant representatives have visited the victim.
• Domínguez, who has enlisted legal counsel, is optimistic about his recovery but emphasizes the need for accountability to prevent similar incidents in the future.