Luis Diaz’s father, Luis Manuel Diaz, has been reportedly rescued from a harrowing kidnapping ordeal, The Herald reports.
The intense rescue operation came only hours after the successful liberation of the footballer’s mother, Cilenis Marulanda, following a daring police chase.
The initial kidnapping of the star’s parents unfolded on a fateful Saturday afternoon near their residence in Barrancas, a town situated in Colombia’s Caribbean region.
Local media reports from the La Guajira region, encompassing Barrancas, reveal a riveting account of events.
Luis Manuel Diaz’s rescue was achieved after a fierce shootout with law enforcement, resulting in the fatalities of two out of the four kidnappers involved in this chilling saga.
The incident took place in the vicinity of an area known as Los Barrancones, as the abductors were making their way toward the Colombia-Venezuela border.
Their intention was to clandestinely transport their captive into the neighboring country, adding a layer of intrigue to this unfolding story.
Official confirmation of this heroic rescue is yet to be provided, as the situation continues to develop.