Overview
- Local police said the boat overturned around midnight while returning to Argentina after a day on a river island near the town of Cerrito in southern Paraguay.
- The deceased were identified as Sandra Elizabeth Maidana Careaga, Luz Rocío Maidana Careaga, and Nahiara Ailin Maidana Alfaro.
- An 11-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy were rescued by local fishermen and are reported to be out of danger.
- A man who was traveling on the vessel remains missing as search operations continue along the Paraná River.
- Comisaría 16 chief Damiano Cano reported heavy rain, gusty winds, strong currents, and a boat not fit for those conditions as likely factors under investigation.