Sebastián Sanabria shows improvement after shipwreck in Peravia
Sebastián Sanabria, son of the renowned journalist Kenny Valdez, is showing favorable progress after the serious accident that occurred last Sunday in the vicinity of Playa Punta Salinas, Peravia province, where the catamaran “Don Castro” capsized, leaving a tragic toll.
Valdez reported that her son has experienced a significant improvement in his respiratory capacity, a factor that had kept the medical team at the Nuestra Señora de Regla Hospital on alert. The communicator expressed her deep gratitude to God, the medical staff, and the citizens who acted with bravery during the initial rescue efforts.
I lost a lot of faith and I am truly grateful to the Lord for having snatched my son from death.
Kenny Valdez
The recovery process
The journalist highlighted the work of Dr. Lara, an intensivist and director of the Nuestra Señora de Regla Provincial Hospital, who has closely supervised Sebastián’s treatment. Likewise, she highlighted the solidarity of those present at the beach, whose first aid was vital before emergency teams arrived at the scene.
Regarding the group of friends who accompanied Sanabria, Valdez detailed that several of them suffered burns due to the fuel and the fire reported on the vessel. Although some have already been discharged, they maintain a close bond with the family to closely follow the young man’s progress.
Incident details and investigations
The shipwreck of the catamaran “Don Castro,” which was carrying 12 people, resulted in the death of 25-year-old Yairi Mateo. Following the alert to the 911 System, the Dominican Republic Navy deployed a reaction vessel from the Punta Salinas Naval Post to assist those affected.
- Occupants: 12 people (6 men and 6 women).
- Victim: Yairi Mateo, 25 years old.
- Current status: Authorities are investigating the causes of the shipwreck.
Regarding the possibility of legal action or the determination of responsibilities, Kenny Valdez emphasized that his family’s absolute priority is the full recovery of his son, leaving the investigative process in the hands of the competent authorities. The communicator concluded by lamenting the loss of Mateo and the emotional impact this event has left on all the survivors.
