The renowned Mexican journalist Selene Flores, 40 years old, experienced an unexpected moment during the live transmission of the news program 'Milenio 19 hours'. While she was hosting the news program, Selene suddenly collapsed, causing concern among her colleagues and the viewers who tuned in to the program.
Flores was standing introducing a news item when she began to feel unwell. In a matter of seconds, she emitted a moan, her face reflected intense pain and, before losing her balance completely, she was helped by the cameraman who managed to hold her up. Immediately afterward, the news program went to the report that the presenter was announcing, while her colleagues assisted her.
The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media, where thousands of followers expressed their concern for the journalist's health. Selene was immediately taken to a nearby medical center, where she received medical attention.
Hours after the incident, Selene Flores appeared on her Instagram account to reassure her followers. She explained that her fainting was due to a blood pressure problem and took the opportunity to call for the importance of listening to the body's signals when it feels stressed. "If we don't stop it by good means... the body stops us by bad means," said the journalist. In addition, she announced that on medical advice she would be absent from the newscast for 10 days to fully recover.
On Friday, September 20, Selene spoke out again on social media confirming her temporary absence to ensure a proper recovery. In her message, she said: "Big changes are always accompanied by a strong shock. It's not the end of the world. It's the beginning of a new one." She also revealed that this was not the first complicated health episode she had faced throughout her life and that she had decided to prioritize her well-being before resuming her professional responsibilities.
Although the situation generated great alarm among her colleagues and followers, Selene Flores assured that she is out of danger and that she will soon return to the screen.