At least five tourists would have lost their lives this Friday after drowning on the Cana Bay beach in Punta Cana, La Altagracia while enjoying a swim in the coastal area.
According to the Radio Televisión Dominicana (RTVD) portal, the authorities have not confirmed the deceased’s nationality so far.
Reports indicate that another person is missing, that the search work was suspended for the night, and that it will resume today at 06:00 in the morning.
Local authorities and RTVD reports are working to clarify what happened.