Overview
- The missing teen was identified by local media as Alejandro Cabrera Iturriaga, a 17‑year‑old with family ties to Argentina’s San Juan province.
- Rescuer Francisco Boldo, a passing cyclist and construction worker, pulled four relatives from the water before naval teams stabilized the survivors.
- Chile’s operation now covers several kilometers of coast from Playa Blanca to Caleta de Peñuelas, using the patrol boat Arcángel, aerial assets and drones, with support from GOPE, firefighters, municipalities and artisanal fishermen.
- Authorities report a rapid shift to dangerous surf driven by strong southerly winds and rip currents in a sector known for hazardous conditions.
- Search efforts continue with no confirmed recovery reported as officials coordinate sea and shoreline sweeps and provide support to the family.