Two-Year-Old Hospitalized in Tulum After Alleged Gasoline Ingestion at Cenote

Tulum, Quintana Roo — A two-year-old boy was rushed to a hospital in Tulum after an incident during a family visit to a cenote, prompting a response from paramedics and medical personnel in the municipal center.

Initial reports indicate the child came into contact with a bottle that allegedly contained gasoline. While handling the container, the toddler put it to his mouth, alarming family members who immediately called emergency services due to the risk of possible fuel ingestion.

Paramedics assessed the boy at the municipal center and quickly decided to transfer him to the IMSS Bienestar Hospital in Tulum, where he received specialized medical attention and observation.

Sources said the child was reported in delicate but stable condition upon arrival, prompting medical staff to activate protocols for such incidents. They began clinical evaluations to rule out damage to the digestive or respiratory systems.

Gasoline ingestion poses significant health risks, including respiratory tract irritation, lung damage, or gastrointestinal complications, so patients typically remain under medical supervision for hours after exposure.

Unofficially, the family is reportedly of Romanian origin and currently resides in Tulum. Details about the specific cenote where the incident occurred or the exact circumstances of the child’s access to the gasoline container have not been released. The boy continues under medical monitoring while doctors observe his clinical progress.