In the aftermath of a tragic storm that claimed three lives in Tucumán province, including a couple who died after becoming trapped in their car even as returning from a wedding in Tafí Viejo, the family and friends of the victims have made a public plea for the return of personal belongings.
Search for Personal Items
The request centers on items belonging to Solana Albornoz, specifically a cellular phone and three rings. Family members state these items hold significant emotional value. The rings include her wedding band, an engagement ring featuring a flower with four white petals, and another ring bearing the initials “SA.”
According to a message shared on social media, the couple’s family has offered a reward for information leading to the recovery of the items. Agos Budeguer, a friend of the couple, shared the plea online, urging people to “Help us recover the memories of Sol Albornoz.”
The missing phone is described as an iPhone 13 Max in white with a red case. Family members reported the phone was turned on Sunday, after news of the tragedy spread. The couple’s bodies were found with the rings still on their fingers, but they were unable to be removed at the scene, according to reports from firefighters.
Mariano Robles, 28, and Solana Albornoz, 32, were found inside their white Nissan Versa after it was located by municipal workers under a bridge in a canal near Nueva Italia, approximately 400 meters from National Route 9. The couple had been missing since Saturday night after attending a wedding and attempting to wait out the intense storm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the couple doing before the storm?
Mariano Robles and Solana Albornoz attended a wedding in Tafí Viejo and were returning home when they were caught in the storm.
What items are the family seeking?
The family is requesting the return of Solana Albornoz’s iPhone 13 Max (white with a red case), her wedding ring, an engagement ring with a flower design, and a ring with the initials “SA.”
What did the family do while searching for the couple?
Family and friends shared messages on social media, asked for help, shared photos, and even used a drone to search the area.
As the search for these personal items continues, one is left to consider how these small tokens of remembrance will offer solace to a grieving family.
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