Costas del Crimes: King Melchor had a heart attack and died while sitting atop his float.

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King Melchor had a heart attack and died while sitting atop his float.

Sunday, 8 January 2012 15:06 , 0 Comments

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Drama of an unexpected sort in the Valencia town of Pobla de Farnais, during the Three Kings Parade on Thursday night. Levante EMV reports that King Melchor had a heart attack and died while sitting atop his float. The man, who was in his 50’s and a great fan of the local fiestas and traditions is reported to have told people to carry on with the procession, although he was not feeling well. Finally witnesses reported that J.M. Martínez fainted and fell unconscious from his chair.