Overview
- The incident occurred around 11 a.m. Sunday near Palo Blanco as the men tried to reach Isla Paulino during low tide.
- Rising water and mud trapped the pickup, which became fully submerged as the river level quickly increased.
- Neighbors alerted authorities, prompting a Defensa Civil boat operation that confirmed the occupants had already reached the coast.
- Defensa Civil chief Roberto Scafati said the vehicle will remain at the site for now, noting the difficulty of removal.
- Authorities advised against driving into the Río de la Plata and recommended entering the water only in permitted, lifeguarded areas.