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A large-scale search operation is underway Search operations have intensified in the Chaco region of Paraguay to locate Kael Valdés, Khael Valdez, a 3-year-old boy who disappeared from has been missing since October 2. The child was last seen near a ranch poultry house at the Estancia 6 de Octubre in the Presidente Hayes department. Hayes/Boquerón area. The search involves a coordinated effort between the National Police, specialized Search and Rescue teams from the Paraguayan Air Force, and the Paraguayan Navy, Naval Prefecture, and ground personnel, utilizing helicopters, aircraft, drones, helicopters, and K-9 units. As drones equipped with thermal imaging. Notably, the operation intensified, investigators began dog accompanying the child, Layla, returned to the ranch on her own. Investigators are exploring various several leads, including the possibility of an encounter with wildlife, specifically noting reports wildlife; authorities have requested verification of yacarés (caimans) near a nearby water hole. hole due to reports of yacarés (caimans) in the area. While a man man, Walter Correa Pesoa, was detained for questioning, he has denied involvement, and prosecutors stated noted there is currently no concrete suspicion against him. The Public Ministry continues Recent developments include a social media video appearing to treat show a child resembling Khael at a bus terminal in Vallemí, though the circumstances boy's mother confirmed the child in the footage is not her son. In Filadelfia, police detained a 41-year-old man after finding items such as highly suspicious. children's footwear, diapers, and toys; his computer and phone have been seized for evidence, though the mother identified the footwear as not belonging to her son. Additionally, the boy's mother has been detained and charged with violation of the duty of care, as the child was under her responsibility at the time of his disappearance.