A British tourist has passed away following a mugging incident while trekking along the Hill of Three Crosses trail near Medellín. The 34-year-old was allegedly struck on the head with the butt of a gun by the attackers, who stole his possessions. He was discovered severely injured at the base of the Hill of Three Crosses two days after he went missing. The victim was first taken to a nearby health center before being transported to Medellín's General Hospital in critical condition. Despite receiving life-saving surgery, he ultimately succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, just before noon. While other hikers have reported feeling secure while hiking the same trail, they advise against trekking late in the day when the area begins to grow dark.

Hill of Three Crosses

The Hill of Three Crosses trail is a steep but short hike that can be completed in under an hour. The trail begins at the base of the hill and ascends through a mostly open grassy terrain. Once at the top, there is a small square with three crosses that denote the peak.

Residents of the Las Lomas No. 2 neighborhood in El Poblado are concerned about the Mantua building, which was evacuated in 2013 due to construction flaws and pending reinforcement. The 14-story and five-basement construction is now being occupied despite not yet having undergone the required reinforcement, according to neighbors who claim that it is being used as an Airbnb. Although the administration denies the claim, several apartments are furnished and even have rental ads on the internet. The building, at first glance, appears uninhabited, but there is movement from early morning, with several vehicles entering the parking lot and some apartments having open windows, installed curtains, and even laundry hanging out. The evacuation of the building in 2013 was due to insufficient structural processes and a lack of compliance with seismic resistance standards, among other reasons. Currently, there is a license for structural reinforcement, which remains pending.