After it has been confirmed Discovery of the bodies of Anna Neufeld and Jacobo Neufeldmembers Mennonite community Recently settled in the Central Valley, Rio Negro police were able to locate a body David Newfield20 years.
According to local media L.M. NeuquénTragedy struck when the family settled in the countryside Assumptionarrived to spend the long weekend with his in-laws and two other couples.
The intense heat prompted attendees to approach the river to cool off. teenager Anna Newfield(16 years old) entered the water confidently, but when she lost her stability and found herself affected by the force of the current, she asked for help. And his brother David and his father. YaaqoubA 50-year-old woman jumped into the water in a desperate attempt to save her, but none of them were able to return to shore.
The search operation was activated Sunday afternoon, after being alerted to the disappearance of the three Mennonite family members.
Staff Maritime jurisdiction, Conessa volunteer firefightersAnd state forces Carmen de Patagones and San Antonio West They have been coordinating search missions since the beginning of the emergency.
The first body found was that of the father, which was found on Tuesday morning, followed by the body of the teenager at around 10am. The discovery of David’s body at 5:30 pm put an end to the intensive search that lasted three days.
The duty prosecutor, Maricel Viotti, led the case proceedings Public Prosecutor’s Office And solve that No autopsies will be performed on the victims..
This decision was based on the assertion that the deaths were accidental and on the presence of multiple witnesses from the Mennonite community who witnessed the sequence of events.
With this procedure, the Newfeld family’s remains could be buried General Conesawithout the need to transfer to VidmaWhich speeds up administrative procedures and allows the Mennonite community to bring closure to the tragedy.
The family arrived on the same Sunday with the intention of spending the afternoon with family and seeing the plot of land where they planned to build their future home, according to statements reported by regional media.
Lack of knowledge of the strength of the current and the high temperatures that day combined to lead to the fatal outcome, which left the Mennonite community in the area deeply regretted.
After seven days of searches, the authorities succeeded chili They finished the search Alejandro Cabrera Iturriagathe 17-year-old Argentine boy who disappeared on the coast Serena It is towed by sea. The operation was completed after large-scale operations on water and land, in which official forces and neighbors participated.
Information about the closure was circulated while the family held a private party on the beach. Family, friends and residents attended the farewell party to finally honor the teen.
On the shores of the ocean, Attendees lit candles, put up pictures and left flowers In the place where Alejandro was last seen, as part of the emote upon completion of research missions. The family took the opportunity to thank them for the support they received during these days.
Captain of the Port of Coquimbo, Daniel SarzosaHe noted that the teenager’s loved ones were aware of everything that happened: “The reasonable hope of finding Alejandro alive was no longer possible. We can only hope that, in one of our random patrols, we can achieve some positive results“.
He added that too Those close to them understood the situation They were grateful for all the efforts made.
Various departments and teams participated in the device Chilean NavyWhich used patrols at sea, drones and aircraft. Firefighters, local fishermen and ground crews also participated, all in coordination with Coastal Command.
In addition, municipal employees and volunteers joined the tours along the coast. The missions were carried out in a challenging context, with strong winds and strong waves making tracking difficult.
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