An Unfortunate Death during the Celebration
A 31-year-old individual lost his life today in Pinell de Brai while participating in the town’s festive activities.
The tragic incident took place while the man was blowing the bell of the parish of Sant Llorenç, a ritual associated with the feast of Santa Magdalena, which takes place this weekend.
According to eyewitnesses, the victim, who appeared to have consumed alcohol, had climbed the bell tower to perform this traditional task.
At the top of the bell tower, other participants have urged him to come down because of his condition. Unfortunately, it looks like he would have taken a hit from the bell at this point.
Emergency services were alerted at around 7am and rushed to the scene but were sadly unable to save the young man’s life.
The Fire Department had to work to recover the body from the bell tower, while the Mossos d’Esquadra have started an investigation to clarify the circumstances of the death, although everything indicates that it was an accident.
Suspension of Festive Events
The tragedy has led to the suspension of all events scheduled for today, including the planned pilgrimage to the hermitage of Santa Magdalena in the Serra de Pândols.
This festivity, which usually serves as an opportunity for the community to meet and bond, has been marred by the tragic incident, leaving the population in a state of dismay.
It is noteworthy that the practice of blowing from the middle of the bell has been banned, a decision taken as a safety measure after the battle broke out, demonstrating the concern for the safety of the participants in these ancient traditions.
