Two relatives of Mariano Rivera's wife were electrocuted while cleaning the pool at the home of the New York Yankees closer.
Victor Dario Avila, a cousin of Rivera's wife, Clara, and his 14-year-old son were killed Saturday, Rivera's cousin, Irma Rivera, told The Associated Press.
The teenager, also named Victor Dario Avila, apparently touched an electrical wire while cleaning the pool in Puerto Caimito, 40 miles east of Panama City. His father died trying to save him, Irma Rivera said.
Yankees spokesman Ben Tuliebitz said Sunday he didn't know whether Rivera planned to return to Panama -- manager Joe Torre was expected to address the matter during Monday's workout at Yankee Stadium. New York opens the AL championship series at home Tuesday night against the rival Boston Red Sox.
The Yankees advanced by beating Minnesota 6-5 in 11 innings Saturday, with Rivera getting the win.
Avila was a fishermen who also cleaned and maintained Rivera's home. Clara Rivera was traveling to Panama following the accident, family members said. ``Everyone is sad,'' Irma Rivera said. ``Victor was a good man.''
Victor Dario Avila, a cousin of Rivera's wife, Clara, and his 14-year-old son were killed Saturday, Rivera's cousin, Irma Rivera, told The Associated Press.
The teenager, also named Victor Dario Avila, apparently touched an electrical wire while cleaning the pool in Puerto Caimito, 40 miles east of Panama City. His father died trying to save him, Irma Rivera said.
Yankees spokesman Ben Tuliebitz said Sunday he didn't know whether Rivera planned to return to Panama -- manager Joe Torre was expected to address the matter during Monday's workout at Yankee Stadium. New York opens the AL championship series at home Tuesday night against the rival Boston Red Sox.
The Yankees advanced by beating Minnesota 6-5 in 11 innings Saturday, with Rivera getting the win.
Avila was a fishermen who also cleaned and maintained Rivera's home. Clara Rivera was traveling to Panama following the accident, family members said. ``Everyone is sad,'' Irma Rivera said. ``Victor was a good man.''
