The Hospitaller of the Albergue al Amanecer dies
Duero Bridge, Valladolid. A morning of dismay and sadness has shaken the Jacobean community of Puente Duero. He hospital worker from the municipality's shelter was found dead at dawn this Tuesday, in an event that has shocked those who knew him and the pilgrims who passed through the town.
As confirmed to this newspaper by a close friend of the Vallisoletana Jacobean Association (AJOVA), to which the hospitalero belonged and dedicated his service, it was he himself who raised the alarm. Around the five thirty-five in the morning, the man contacted emergency services after feeling "severe pain in his chest."
The response was immediate. "At a quarter to six they notified us that the Local Police and Emergencies had come to revive him, but they had not been able to," said the same AJOVA source, visibly affected by the news. Despite the efforts of emergency crews, it was not possible to save his life.
For their part, sources of the National Police have informed this newspaper that, although no signs of violence have been found At the scene, the corresponding judicial protocol. This standard procedure seeks to clarify the circumstances of the death, guaranteeing transparency in the process.
The loss of a hospitalero is always a blow to the Camino de Santiago network, since they are key figures and often the first friendly face that pilgrims encounter at the end of a long stage. The community of Douro Bridge and AJOVA deeply regret the departure of this very dedicated member.
