A teen footballer has drowned while paddleboarding with his brother.
Paolo Millalonco Díaz and his 11-year-old sibling both fell into the water while on the stand-up paddleboard in rough weather conditions.
The younger brother was rescued alive but Paolo did not surface.
The 19-year-old’s body was found about 328ft (100m) from the shore at a depth of around 98ft (30m).
According to the authorities, neither brother was wearing a life jacket at the time of the accident.
Paolo lost his life at Lake Llanquihue in southern Chile’s Lake District last Thursday (1 Jan).
His body was found by the rescue team the following day, as reported by Need To Know.
The search operation included units of the Chilean Navy.
Paolo, who came from the city of Puerto Montt, played for the non-league team CD Balmaceda.
He had previously played for the academies of top flight club Huachipato FC and second division side Deportes Concepción.
A Huachipato spokesperson said: “It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the tragic passing of our former player, Paolo Millalonco Díaz, who suffered an accident yesterday at Lake Llanquihue.”
A spokesperson for Deportes Concepción said: “Our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
His former school also paid tribute to the teen footballer.
A spokesperson for Talcahuano Commercial High School said he was a “beloved former student of the class of 2024” and that his “memory will remain present in our hearts”.
An investigation into Paolo’s untimely passing is ongoing.
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