# Missing kayakers search in Santa Teresita

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/missing-kayakers-search-in-santa-teresita
> Updated: 2026-09-26T21:03:29.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Santa Teresita, Argentina, are conducting an ongoing search for two kayakers, Oscar Barbero (64) and Félix Mendieta (43), who disappeared at sea during stormy weather.

The search began after the men, members of the Guerrero Kayak Fishing group, were unable to return to the coast due to strong winds. The operation involves the Prefectura Naval Argentina and the Argentine Navy, utilizing aircraft, patrol vessels, tactical divers, and local fishing boats. 

Search efforts have been organized into four sectors covering the beaches of Santa Teresita, Mar del Tuyú, and Mar de Ajó, as well as the San Clemente stream area. Rescuers are continuously adjusting search patterns based on tidal movements and weather conditions to account for potential drift.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Santa Teresita search continues for two missing kayakers

Search operations continue in Santa Teresita, Argentina, for two kayakers, Oscar Barbero and Félix Mendieta, who disappeared at sea six days ago during stormy weather.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-teresita-search-continues-for-two-missing-kayakers

### 2026-09-23: Santa Teresita: Search expands for two missing kayakers

An expanded search operation involving the Argentine Navy and Prefectura Naval is underway to locate two kayakers missing off the coast of Santa Teresita since Monday.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-teresita-search-expands-for-two-missing-kayakers

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