Overview
- A 911 call around 16:00 on Sunday alerted rescuers after four adolescents were swept by a strong current at La Toma in Palermo Aike and two brothers aged 10 and 12 disappeared.
- Police, the GERS firefighter rescue team, dive units and Protección Civil began water and shore searches overnight but had not located the children as of Monday.
- Authorities announced plans to bring in more specialized personnel and use drone inspections to reach difficult sections of the Río Gallegos and extend coverage.
- A 15-year-old survivor was treated at the Hospital Regional de Río Gallegos and given psychological support while the Ministry of Health and Ambiente is assisting the families.
- The Juzgado de Instrucción N.º 3 is overseeing the case and officials warn that deep pools, strong currents and road congestion at Puesto Güer Aike are complicating rescue efforts.