
Henry Berrío
Henry Berrío is the commander of the Cuerpo de Bomberos de El Peñol, known for leading the search and recovery efforts for Alexander Avendaño, a young man whose body was found after a tragic drowning incident in the embalse de Guatapé. His leadership during the extensive 120-hour operation involved specialized divers and community support, highlighting his dedication to public safety and emergency response.
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Henry Berrío, the commander of the El Peñol Fire Department, explained how Alexander's body was located thanks to community efforts.
“Nadie lo ayudaba”, dice hermana de Alexander Avendaño Varela, joven ahogado en Guatapé, ColombiaListín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·
Dominican Republic· 2026-06-02
Henry Berrío, commander of the El Peñol Fire Department, explained the recovery of Alexander's body after a lengthy search.
Habló hermana de Alexander Avendaño, joven que murió ahogado en embalse de Guatapé tras presunta pelea: 'Nadie lo ayudaba'El Tiempo·
Colombia· 2026-06-02

