Title: Urgent Search in Río Limay for 10-Year-Old Girl Who Was Dragged Away by Currents
In a heart-wrenching incident, emergency services are racing against time to locate a 10-year-old girl who was swept away by currents in the Río Limay, at the Neuquén-Río Negro connection. The tragic event occurred on Tuesday, January 7, as the girl and her brother were swimming near the Balsa Las Perlas bridge, an unsupervised area not designated as a balneario.
The girl’s father managed to rescue his son but was unable to reach his daughter as she was pulled away by the swift currents. The family, who recently moved to the region, was unaware of the river’s characteristics. Authorities believe there’s a possibility that the girl may have exited the water and become disoriented.
The ongoing search operation involves police and emergency personnel from both Río Negro and Neuquén provinces. Teams of scuba divers, boats, and search parties equipped with motorcycles, bicycles, and dogs are combing the area around the bridge. The search was temporarily suspended due to darkness on Tuesday night but resumed early Wednesday morning with support from multiple agencies.
Commissioner Guillermo Alfaro, leading the search effort, cautioned that the river is hazardous due to its depth and dense vegetation. The girl’s family is receiving psychological support while rescue operations continue.
Anyone with information that could assist in the search is urged to contact local authorities immediately. The community joins together in hope for a successful resolution to this harrowing ordeal.
