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Ordesa y Monte Perdido Director Elena Villagrasa Dies Suddenly

Officials attribute her death to natural causes, with a funeral scheduled at 17:00 in Bujaraloz.

Overview

  • The national park announced her passing on social media, and the Government of Aragón confirmed the information and expressed condolences.
  • Villagrasa died on Friday in Escalona, Huesca, according to the park's statement.
  • Political leaders and institutions, including Aragón president Jorge Azcón, PSOE representatives, and the mayor of Bujaraloz, issued public tributes.
  • Colleagues described her as a 60-year-old geologist and conservationist who had led the park since 2020.
  • The park vowed to honor her legacy by continuing its conservation work, and local reports anticipate a large turnout at today's service.