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Three Argentine Women Die in Paraná River Capsizing Off Paraguay as Search Continues for Missing Man

Rescuers intensify the search for a missing man following the late‑night capsize near Cerrito.

Overview

  • The victims were identified by police as Sandra Elizabeth Maidana Careaga, Luz Rocío Maidana Careaga, and the minor Nahiara Ailin Maidana Alfaro.
  • An 11-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy were pulled from the water alive by local fishermen and Prefectura personnel.
  • The boat overturned around midnight as the group returned from islands near Cerrito toward Yahapé, Corrientes, according to authorities.
  • Local police say severe weather is the presumed cause and describe the vessel as not apt for the Paraná’s strong currents.
  • Paraguayan authorities continue water patrols and shoreline sweeps for a missing man, identified in some reports as Roberto Encina.