Search operations underway for missing youths in Mexico and Argentina

Authorities in Mexico and Argentina are conducting search operations for young men reported missing in river incidents.

In Guasave, Mexico, a 19-year-old man disappeared on Sunday, September 13, 2026, after entering the Sinaloa River near the community of Caimanero. Civil Protection personnel have initiated search efforts in the area, which is characterized by strong currents and deep, dredged sections. This incident marks the fifth case of a young person being involved in a river-related tragedy in the Sinaloa River during 2026.

In Santa Fe, Argentina, a 19-year-old identified as Leandro Ezequiel Urdener went missing in the Salado River on Sunday evening. According to reports, Urdener fell into the water after untying a canoe that was being carried away by the current. Tactical divers and police units began searching the area, though visibility issues forced a temporary suspension of the operation overnight. Search efforts resumed on Monday morning under the direction of the Ministry of Public Prosecution.