# 72-Year-Old Woman Drowns in Manatí Beach After Falling from Rocks

A 72-year-old woman died after falling from rocks into the sea in Manatí, Puerto Rico, while with her daughter.

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A 72-year-old woman died after falling from rocks into the sea at La Esperanza beach in Manatí, Puerto Rico, on Tuesday afternoon. [^1]

Idalmi Guzmán Rosario, a 72-year-old woman from Arecibo, was identified as the victim of a drowning incident at La Esperanza beach in Manatí on September 1, 2026. [^2]

The incident occurred at approximately 1:00 p.m. when the victim and her 41-year-old daughter climbed onto rocks to observe the beach, and a strong wave swept them away. [^3]

The woman was originally from Arecibo but currently resided in the state of Florida. [^4]

The woman's 41-year-old daughter was present during the incident and sustained minor injuries. [^5]

Homicide agent Vanessa Meléndez of the Homicide Division took over the investigation in collaboration with the on-duty prosecutor. [^6]

The victim's daughter sustained minor injuries in the incident. [^7]

Both the woman and her daughter were surprised by strong waves and fell into the sea, resulting in the woman's death. [^8]

The Negociado de Manejo de Emergencias de Manatí confirmed the death of the 72-year-old woman. [^9]

The woman's daughter survived the incident but suffered minor injuries. [^10]

## What this stands on

1. A 72-year-old woman died after falling from rocks into the sea at La Esperanza beach in Manatí, Puerto Rico, on Tuesday afternoon. (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
2. Idalmi Guzmán Rosario, a 72-year-old woman from Arecibo, was identified as the victim of a drowning incident at La Esperanza beach in Manatí on September 1, 2026. (Primera Hora, News)
3. The incident occurred at approximately 1:00 p.m. when the victim and her 41-year-old daughter climbed onto rocks to observe the beach, and a strong wave swept them away. (Primera Hora, News)
4. The woman was originally from Arecibo but currently resided in the state of Florida. (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
5. The woman's 41-year-old daughter was present during the incident and sustained minor injuries. (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
6. Homicide agent Vanessa Meléndez of the Homicide Division took over the investigation in collaboration with the on-duty prosecutor. (Primera Hora, News)
7. The victim's daughter sustained minor injuries in the incident. (Primera Hora, News)
8. Both the woman and her daughter were surprised by strong waves and fell into the sea, resulting in the woman's death. (esnoticiapr.com, News)
9. The Negociado de Manejo de Emergencias de Manatí confirmed the death of the 72-year-old woman. (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
10. The woman's daughter survived the incident but suffered minor injuries. (esnoticiapr.com, News)

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