Texas couple fatality after electrocuted accident in hot tub at Mexico holiday resort

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A Texas couple passed away after being electrocuted in a hot tub at a holiday resort in Mexico, leading to a tragic accident.

A tragic accident struck a married couple from Texas vacationing in Mexico.

The incident occurred at the Sonoran Sea Resort on Tuesday, June 11, when the couple was electrocuted in a hot tub.

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A tragic accident in Mexico resulted in the death of a Texas husband and left his wife in critical condition. Image Credits: ABC News

As a result, the husband died and the wife’s struggle for her life.   A Texas married couple experiences a horrible accident during their holiday in Mexico.

The couple, identified as Jorge Guillen, 43, and Lizette Zambrano, 35, from El Paso, were enjoying their stay at the resort when the accident happened.

The tragic accident occurred when hotel guests noticed something unusual and spotted Jorge and Lizette unresponsive in the hot tub.

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Jorge Guillen, 43, and Lizette Zambrano, 35, were vacationing at Sonoran Sea Resort when the incident occurred. Image Credits: ABC News

CCTV footage from the resort captured a fellow vacationer attempting to administer CPR to the couple before emergency services arrived.

Unfortunately, Jorge Guillen succumbed to the electric shock, while Lizette Zambrano was rushed to a nearby US hospital near the border. She remains in critical condition, fighting for her life.

After the incident, the reason for the tragic incident was investigated.

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Hotel guests discovered them unresponsive in a hot tub, prompting an emergency response. Image Credits: ABC News

The Sonora Attorney General’s Office is conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the apparent electric shock. The details of what led to the fatal accident are still under scrutiny.

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After the tragic death of Jorge, GoFundMe fundraising efforts from the community aim to support the Texas married couple.

In the wake of the tragedy, a GoFundMe page has been established to support Jorge and Lizette’s family. The funds will help cover the costs of bringing Jorge’s body home for burial and Lizette’s mounting medical expenses.

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Jorge died from the electric shock, while Lizette was rushed to a nearby hospital. Image Credits: ABC News

The fundraiser bio describes Jorge as having a “heart of gold” and emphasizes the love shared between the couple. The community is rallying to support the family during this difficult time.

After the tragic accident, the best friend of couple shared  devastating news. on Faebook. The post highlights the shock and grief felt by their friends and family and calls for donations to assist with medical expenses and repatriation costs.

Additionally,  video footage of the incident has been circulating online, showing the tragic scene of the couple in the hot tub.

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The Sonora Attorney General’s Office is investigating the cause of the incident. Image Credits: ABC News

The footage captures the horror of fellow guests as they witnessed the accident, gained attenton on social media.

One person said: Happened to me in puerto Vallarta. Two exposed 240v wires just sticking out of a retaining wall. Was pretty shocking

A second wrote: People make fun of me for not going anywhere, staying home all the time. Get out of the house they say, at least I’m gonna survive.

While a third commented: So sad similar incident happened with a 10 year old kid in a swimming pool in gated community in Bangalore,.

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Community support through a GoFundMe page aims to assist the couple’s family with expenses. Image Credits:Sylvia Sundermann/Facebook

Someone else said: You got enough to go on holidays what’s with the go fund me page it’s ridiculous

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Another added: My 1 year old daughter was electrocuted in the Sofitel hotel in Thailand up on the roof top pool, She was in a coma for 11days and passed away. My life has never been the same since. My heart goes out to this couple and I hope the lady recovers from this.

Was it a makeshift hot tub because that would explain why they were electrocuted? Another user wrote:.

The incident raises concerns about the potential dangers of electric shocks in hot tubs, which can cause injuries and even fatalities.


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