In a harrowing incident in August Pine Ridge Village, Orange Walk, a father’s quick actions saved his son’s life after a brutal chopping attack. Early on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 61-year-old Emeraldo Diaz discovered his 32-year-old son, Juan Carlos Diaz, at his doorstep with severe chopping injuries. Without hesitation, Emeraldo rushed Juan to the Northern Regional Hospital, where he was admitted in critical but stable condition. The attack occurred around 3:00 a.m., though the motive remains unclear. Police are investigating the incident but have yet to determine the reason behind the assault. The community is left in shock as authorities work to uncover the circumstances surrounding this violent act.