CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA – JANUARY 30, 2026 Serious incident occurred at one of the most visited tourist spots in Colombia: 58-year-old Italian tourist Andrea Varardini Prendiparte suffered critical injuries after hitting a boat propeller while swimming near the Rosario Islands.
The tourist was initially treated by the boat captain and then taken to a nearby clinic before being transported to Medihelp Clinic in Cartagena, where he underwent surgery. Doctors warn that his condition remains serious and the prognosis is still unclear.


