GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, Aug. 6, 2017 (Gephardt Daily) — An LDS missionary serving in Central America has been killed after coming in contact with a live electrical wire.
According to Eric Hawkins, spokesman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Heidi Andrea Ortega Huber, age 22, was electrocuted Saturday while serving in the Guatemala City Central Mission.
“It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of a young missionary,” Hawkins said. “Despite attempts by missionaries and first responders to resuscitate her, Sister Ortega passed away.”
Hawkins said Ortega was from the Santiago Chile Independencia Stake and has been serving in Guatemala City since April of 2016.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Sister Ortega as they mourn her passing, and we pray they will be given comfort during this difficult time,” Hawkins said.
