SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – Surfers in El Salvador plan to have a “row” on Tuesday to remind Katherine Díaz Hernández, one of the best surfers in the country who was killed last week by lightning while surfing.
Surfers usually sit on their boards at a distance from the coast in paddle outs and, in this case, plan to share memories of Díaz Hernández, who participated in international competitions.
The 22-year-old was training Friday at El Tunco beach when people on the coast saw her being struck by lightning. They brought her to land, but were unable to revive her.
Díaz Hernández started surfing at the age of 9 and was also known in El Tunco for her skills as a chef.
Yamil Bukele, the president of the Salvadoran Sports Institute, wrote that “I am very sorry about this death and I join with the family’s pain”.