JOAQUIN Romero made headlines in November 2021 after it was revealed he died after saving a woman's life.

It was announced on November 3, that Romero had passed away at the age of 34 following his heroic rescue.

Who was Joaquin Romero?

Romero was a 34 year old California man who worked at La Jolla Zip Zoom Zipline in Pauma Valley.

Outside of his occupation, not much additional information is available on who Romero was.

It remains unclear if he was married or had any children at the time of his death.

What was his cause of death?

Romero passed away after sustaining injuries while saving a woman who drifted unstrapped, onto a zipline.

The unidentified woman was partially strapped in when she slid off the platform and without hesitation, Romero grabbed her harness to stop her from falling but ultimately slid onto the line with her.

Romero was afraid their combined weight would cause the line to snap and so he sacrificed himself by letting go and falling 70 feet to the ground, according to the New York Post.

He was then airlifted to a hospital, but died two days after he sustained the blunt force injuries.

According to the coroner's report, Romero was diagnosed with multiple blunt force injuries and after a "poor prognosis" was given to the family, they "decided to place him on comfort care measures which were administered until his death was pronounced on 11/01/2021."

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration is currently conducting an investigation into the incident, according to the San Diego Union Tribune.

What have people said about Joaquin's death?

Following his death, The chairwoman of the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians, Norma Contreras, issued a statement, calling his death "tragic."

“We are saddened and heartbroken over the recent tragic accident involving one of our employees at the La Jolla Zip Zoom Zipline," Contreras said.

"Given the circumstances of the accident, the Tribe is conducting an in-depth and comprehensive investigation, in coordination and cooperation with federal and state authorities."

"Until this investigation is completed, we won't be able to provide any further comment on this incident," she continued. "We ask that you join us in keeping our employee and his family in our prayers."

Many people then took to Twitter to honor his life.

"Remember his name," one user wrote. "Joaquin HERO Romero. He sacrificed his life knowingly & willingly to save a woman in danger."

Another added: "Wow. Rest In Peace Joaquin Romero. Selfless act to save that woman’s life."

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