The Colombian Air Force managed to recover this Saturday the bodies of the four doctors who lost their lives in a tragic plane crash that occurred in the department of Choc\u00f3. The professionals were fulfilling a noble healthcare mission for the benefit of those affected by the recent earthquake on August 10th.<\/p>\n\n
President Abelardo de La Espriella confirmed the news through his official channels, detailing that rescue efforts will continue this Sunday to attempt to recover the body of the pilot of the crashed aircraft.<\/p>\n\n
Our Colombian Air Force has just recovered in Choc\u00f3 the bodies of the four doctors who lost their lives while carrying out a medical mission to assist those affected. These heroines will always be remembered for their vocation, their generosity, and their invaluable social work.<\/p>Abelardo de La Espriella, President of Colombia<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
Incident details<\/h3>\n\n
The accident involved a Cessna T206 light aircraft, registration HK4985, which had taken off last Sunday, September 13, from the airport in the municipality of Condoto, with the goal of reaching Guaymaral airport in Bogot\u00e1.<\/p>\n\n\n
- The aircraft lost contact with authorities at 9:23 a.m. (local time) while flying over a wooded area between the departments of Choc\u00f3 and Risaralda.<\/li>
- The five people on board were returning from a health brigade, where they provided assistance to the inhabitants of Condoto and surrounding localities.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n
From Alofoke Deportes we extend our condolences to the families of these professionals who dedicated their lives to the health and well-being of the country’s most vulnerable communities.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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