It is with great sadness we report the loss of NCRC Instructor Wilfredo López.
As reported by Carlos Lao-Davila, Wilfredo López passed away yesterday. He along with other three veterans were leading a group of about 13 on a trip in Rio Camuy, Puerto Rico. Local newspaper reports that there was a sudden increase in the current of the river.
A news report can be found at:
http://www.endi.com/noticia/seguridad/noticias/fatal_gira_de_espeleologo/113366
Journalist and fellow NCRC Instructor Mimi Ortiz reports and give commentary on Wilfredo's life at:
http://www.endi.com/noticia/seguridad/noticias/wilfredo_y_la_naturaleza/113385
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Wilfredo attended NCRC Level 3 in Corydon, Indiana in 2004 and became a NCRC instructor in 2006.
Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.