In Catemaco, Veracruz, a man was swept away by a stream after being unable to withstand the force of the river that grew due to heavy rains caused by tropical storm Nadine and cold front No. Those involved struggled to help the man while recording the dramatic scene instead of intervening.
After the incident, which took place on Sunday, October 20th, several people at the scene chose to document the emergency rather than provide assistance to the affected individual. Despite calls for help from some neighbors, the tragedy unfolded and the man was carried away by the stream.
The recording of this event went viral on social media, generating outrage among users who criticized the lack of solidarity from those who witnessed the situation. Instead of offering help, some limited themselves to filming what was happening, allowing things to worsen for the endangered man.
Local authorities confirmed that the man lost his life as a result of the incident. The inaction of those who witnessed the tragedy has sparked a wave of criticism on social media, where the behavior of those who prioritized filming the situation instead of providing aid is being questioned.