# Disappearance and recovery of model Dandara Couto

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disappearance-and-recovery-of-model-dandara-couto
> Updated: 2026-10-21T20:10:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Model Dandara Couto, 27, was found alive on October 7 after disappearing for several days in the Pinheiros neighborhood of São Paulo. Her disappearance, which began on October 5, triggered a massive social media mobilization involving influencers, celebrities, and family members to assist in the search.

Following her recovery, Couto addressed her health via Instagram. While she declined to provide specific details regarding the period she was missing, she emphasized the importance of mental health and stated she is receiving professional specialized assistance. She noted, “Now I am well. (...) I am in the care of all my family, especially my mother.”

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Model Dandara Couto speaks out after disappearance in São Paulo

Model Dandara Couto has spoken publicly about her well-being after being found following a three-day disappearance in São Paulo.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/model-dandara-couto-speaks-out-after-disappearance-in-so-paulo

### 2026-10-07: Dandara Couto found alive after disappearance in São Paulo

Model Dandara Couto has been found alive after disappearing in São Paulo's Pinheiros neighborhood on October 5. A large social media campaign helped facilitate the search.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dandara-couto-model-missing-in-so-paulos-pinheiros-neighborhood

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