Carabineros OS9 staff detained the mother of a 9-month-old baby on Wednesday night, who was found dead after falling into an irrigation canal in San Pedro de Atacama.

“Prosecutor on duty orders the arrest of the mother of the 9-month-old child who fell into an irrigation canal in San Pedro de Atacama yesterday afternoon, this because of the responsibility that assists him in the unfortunate event,” they indicated from Carabineros.

After the arrest, the Calama Guarantee Court determined the precautionary measures for national roots and a fortnightly signature for women, who was charged with a quasi-crime of murder of her son, for which she was released.

The tragic event was recorded on Wednesday, when for reasons that are being investigated, the 9-month-old baby fell into the irrigation system located 10 kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama and ended up being dragged by the water, dying on the spot.

Before arrest, The mother told the Carabineros that she lost sight of her son when she suddenly realized that he had fallen into the irrigation canal.