The baseball world and the society of the Dominican Republic are in mourning after the death of former Major League Baseball player Octavio Dotel, victim of the collapse of the roof of the Jet Set discotheque, located in Santo Domingo, was confirmed. The tragedy occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning and has so far left 58 people dead and dozens injured, according to official data from the Emergency Operations Center(COE).
Dotel, 51, was at the venue during a performance by merenguero Rubby Pérez, an event that regularly attracts entertainment and sports personalities. At around 1:00 a.m., the roof of the establishment collapsed, trapping dozens of attendees.
Rescued alive
Initially, local media reports and journalist Dionisio Soldevila indicated that Octavio Dotel was found alive in the rubble.
He was taken to the Central Hospital of the Armed Forces, but arrived without vital signs, medical sources confirmed.
The initial confusion generated hope in their families and fans.
However, hours later, Soldevila updated the information, stating that Octavio Dotel died during the transfer, due to the seriousness of his injuries.
So far, the family members of the former baseball player have not issued any official statements regarding the tragic event.
Unforgettable race
Born in Santo Domingo, Octavio Dotel had an outstanding 15-year career in the MLB, where he played for 13 different teams, a record at the time.
He was part of the Houston Astros’ historic combined no-hit game in 2003, and earned a championship ring with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011.
Around 1:00 a.m., the roof of the establishment collapsed
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After his retirement in 2013, Octavio Dotel remained active in community causes in the Dominican Republic.
He founded OD Gym for Kids, a space focused on children’s development through sports.
Ongoing research
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Dominican authorities continue with the investigation to determine the exact causes of the collapse.
More than 200 rescuers have been working in the area since early Tuesday morning.
The Hispanic community in the U.S., where Octavio Dotel had a large following for his career with teams such as the Yankees, Mets, Dodgers and Tigers, has reacted to the news, where Octavio Dotel had many fans for his career with teams such as the Yankees, Mets, Dodgers and Tigers, has reacted with grief to the news.
Dotel’s legacy will not only remain in baseball statistics, but also in his contribution to social development in his country.
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