Overview

• Investigators have expedited DNA testing on remains found near the Base Naval de Puerto Belgrano to determine if they belong to Delfina Hecker.
• The remains were uncovered approximately 17 kilometers from where her older sister, Pilar, was found on April 6.
• Pilar Hecker, aged five, was confirmed to have drowned during the catastrophic flooding that claimed 17 lives in Bahía Blanca.
• Search efforts for Delfina continue, with multi-agency teams focusing on coastal areas using drones and foot patrols.
• The tragedy unfolded on March 7 when the Hecker family’s vehicle was overwhelmed by floodwaters on Route 3, leading to the disappearance of the two sisters.