Overview
- The victim was identified as 28-year-old Roberto Montoya of Puebla, who fell on Sunday in the high-risk sector known as La Arista de la Luz.
- A specialized team from Grupo de Rescate Agreste San Rafael and five Policía de Alta Montaña members began the recovery around 4:00 a.m. Monday via the Ruta del Teyotl toward the volcano’s head.
- Steep, rocky slopes, low temperatures and poor visibility stretched the operation to more than 20 hours.
- Shortly after 00:15 Tuesday, rescuers delivered the body to the prosecutor’s office at Parque Ecoturístico Dos Aguas for legal and forensic procedures.
- Authorities urged climbers to inform civil protection of routes and schedules and to carry proper training and equipment for high-altitude ascents.