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Search Intensifies for Missing Teen Swept Away in Paraná River

A 16-year-old disappeared at the hazardous El Faro section while fishing, prompting a multi-agency rescue effort under favorable weather conditions.

Overview

  • The teenager vanished on April 27 after entering the river to retrieve fishing equipment and was unable to return due to strong currents.
  • Authorities, including Prefectura Naval Argentina and Policía de Corrientes, are conducting surface and shoreline patrols with the help of local volunteers.
  • Hydrography experts warn that El Faro is particularly dangerous due to hidden underwater currents, whirlpools, and sudden depth changes.
  • Favorable weather conditions are aiding the ongoing search, but authorities are prepared to extend operations if no progress is made.
  • The incident highlights persistent safety risks in the Paraná River, following recent drowning cases that have prompted renewed calls for caution in hazardous areas.