American man Jorge Guillen, aged 43, tragically lost his life. At the same time, his wife, Lizette Zambrano, 35, suffered critical injuries after both were electrocuted in a jacuzzi at the Sonoran Sea Resort in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico.

The Mexico hot tub incident occurred around 8:30 PM on Tuesday, drawing immediate efforts from bystanders to rescue them, as reported by CBS affiliate KDBC, Independent reports.

Witnesses described a harrowing scene where bystanders struggled to rescue Guillen and Zambrano from the electrically charged water.

Videos circulated on social media depicted chaotic moments as onlookers screamed for help and attempted to pull the couple to safety.

Sadly, Guillen was found submerged when authorities arrived at the scene.

The resort took swift action, shutting down all hot tubs following the incident, according to witnesses.

Authorities from the state attorney general's office in Sonora have launched an investigation into Guillen's death and the cause of the electric discharge.

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to assist Guillen's family with repatriating his body and covering Zambrano's medical expenses, highlighting the community's response to the tragic event.

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Investigation and Official Statements

The Sonora attorney general's office has begun scrutinizing video footage capturing the Mexico hot tub incident and the ensuing rescue attempts, according to ABC 7.

They confirmed the American man's death and his wife's injuries, withholding their surnames in line with policy.

Officials have indicated that forensic examinations will be pivotal in determining the exact circumstances leading to the electrical discharge.

Meanwhile, inquiries into the safety protocols at the Mexico Resort are underway, with authorities seeking to ascertain liability and prevent future incidents.

Efforts to reach out to the Mexico resort for comments have been met with silence as media outlets strive to uncover more details surrounding the incident.

Experts advise immediate evacuation from pools or hot tubs if one detects electric currents, stressing the danger of faulty electrical installations in water-based facilities.

Details and Community Response

The incident unfolded at a private condominium complex within the Puerto Peñasco resort, marking a devastating turn during what should have been a leisurely evening for the vacationing American man and his wife from El Paso, Texas.

Family members and local sources have identified Guillen and Zambrano as the victims, underscoring the personal toll and widespread shock caused by the event.

Zambrano, critically injured, has been transported to the United States for further medical treatment, emphasizing the severity of her condition, People noted.

Nurse Sara Gaitan-Perez, a witness staying at the Mexico resort, recounted her attempt to aid Guillen and Zambrano, detailing the frantic efforts to revive them after the electrical shock.

Her firsthand account provides a chilling reminder of the suddenness and gravity of the Mexico hot tub incident.

Authorities suspect faulty wiring may have been responsible for the tragic electrocution, pending conclusive findings from ongoing investigations.

Sonora's attorney general's office remains committed to uncovering the precise cause, pledging transparency as they gather evidence and testimonies.

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Written by: Ross Key

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