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Search Widens for Missing Chubut Couple After Locked Pickup Found Bogged in Remote Coast

Search leaders now focus on the theory the pair left on foot once their pickup became stuck in mud.

Overview

  • Police found the couple’s Toyota Hilux encased in mud near Playa Visser, far from Route 1 and the shoreline, with all doors locked and personal items inside and no trace of the occupants nearby.
  • Roughly 40 officers expanded ground and aerial sweeps across about 40 kilometers using drones and canine teams, with support from Prefectura, Defensa Civil and aeroclub aircraft.
  • Investigators say tire marks indicate attempts to free the vehicle, and the working hypothesis is that the two walked out to seek help; phones have not provided new leads.
  • Relatives asked for a locksmith to help open the truck because they have no keys and appealed for volunteers with 4x4s and drones, while some family members raised an unconfirmed robbery scenario.
  • Local reports noted recent campfire remains in the Cañadón Visser area under review by search teams, as rugged terrain and scarce cell coverage continue to hinder tracking efforts.