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[JFS]

There is a gofundme campaign going on to help with monetary efforts. The owner Fernan Salazar of the boat Maranata 4 that struck Manuel has not said a word about it, shows no concern his boat was involved. Donate to Help a Hero: Support Manolo's Recovery from Boat Accident, organized by John Flynn- Sand Dollar Sports

 

[gopbroek]

Sadly since it was a local resident and not a tourist that was injured, there will minimal news coverage and pressure to reign in the pirate fleet operating in the park. Might be a few checks but I suspect it will be business as usual within a week or two

 

[judydivescoz]

We dove with Manolo for many years when he’d worked for a friends dive shop a while back. He was a great dive guide and we always enjoyed diving with him. Our friends sold their business and we all moved on on to other jobs and dive ops. When we saw him at the marina we would always get a friendly hug and catch up. He is a really nice guy that loves diving. His injuries are horrific. The blood bank at CostaMed is looking for blood donations, any blood type to help Manolo and others. If you are on the island consider helping. My husband went to the hospital to donate blood for Manolo. He is O neg, a universal donor but over 65 which sadly prevents him from donating blood in Mexico The Go Fund Me is also a great way of helping him out. The link is in one of the posts above.

 

[morecowbells]

Cozumel man dies in hospital after shooting inside island gym - Riviera Maya News

Cozumel, Q.R. -- A Cozumel fitness coach has died after being shot twice while inside a city gym Friday evening.

riviera-maya-news.com

 

[ReefHound]

Cozumel man dies in hospital after shooting inside island gym - Riviera Maya News

Cozumel, Q.R. -- A Cozumel fitness coach has died after being shot twice while inside a city gym Friday evening.

riviera-maya-news.com

I've walked by several gyms and they are so busy and vibrant in the evenings. They are open air so evenings must be the time to work out.