# Search operations in Venezuela rivers

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/search-operations-in-venezuela-rivers
> Updated: 2026-08-27T04:01:59.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Search and rescue operations are underway in the Aragua River following a recent incident. While authorities have confirmed the recovery of one victim, identified as Eduardo Barbera, efforts continue to locate a second missing person, Zuleyka Morillo.

Mayor Juan Carlos Sánchez of the José Félix Ribas municipality reported that intensive aquatic and surface tracking is being conducted at three specific locations: Punto Cero (La Gavilana sector), Puente Hierro (El Recreo), and the La Curía dike. The operation involves a coordinated response between firefighters, Civil Protection, the VEN 911 system, police forces, local volunteers, and private sector workers.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Search operations continue for missing person in Aragua River

Search operations continue in Venezuela's Aragua River to locate Zuleyka Morillo following a recent incident that has already claimed the life of Eduardo Barbera.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/search-operations-continue-for-missing-person-in-aragua-river

### 2026-08-05: Body of 22-year-old recovered after Caroní River accident in Venezuela

Rescue teams in Bolívar, Venezuela, recovered the body of 22‑year‑old Maikel Rodríguez after his jet‑ski capsized in the Caroní River, ending a 30‑hour search.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/body-of-22-year-old-recovered-after-caron-river-accident-in-venezuela

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