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Body of 18-Year-Old Nicolás Duarte Found Under Bridge in Buenos Aires Suburbs

Autopsy results are pending, with residents blaming unsafe, unlit crossings.

Overview

  • He disappeared early Saturday after leaving the Egipto nightclub during a storm, according to the coverage.
  • Volunteer divers located his body on Tuesday near the Aguirre stream beneath a bridge after three days of coordinated searches.
  • The search involved self-organized neighbors, volunteer firefighters, Civil Defense personnel and the Buenos Aires provincial police.
  • Investigators await forensic findings to confirm the cause of death, with a preliminary hypothesis of an accidental fall linked to intoxication.
  • A friend identified as Alejandra posted a public farewell accusing the municipality of neglect, echoing neighbors who say the tragedy was avoidable due to poor lighting and deteriorated infrastructure.