American Woman, 23, Dies in Comayagüela; Cause Under Investigation

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 27, 2026 · Originally reported June 27, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

Emely Melissa Zaens, a 23-year-old American, was found dead in a home in Comayagüela's Berlín neighborhood on June 26 after reportedly taking a painkiller and an energy drink, and authorities are awaiting autopsy results to determine the cause.

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Also reported by: Radio HRN

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