Body found in the Uruguay River. The Concordia Prefecture , with support from the Salto Prefecture, reported this Tuesday the discovery of a 22-year-old Argentine man who had jumped into the river on Friday. The search operation was activated following a family report and continued throughout the weekend.
According to initial investigations, the young man's entourage indicated that he was having a family argument prior to his disappearance. It was also reported that he frequently hung out on the riverbank. With this information, the teams identified a priority area for river searches and patrols.
Body found in the Uruguay River: search and discovery area
The search focused on the area surrounding the former Yuquerí Meatpacking Plant, approximately seven kilometers south of the city of Concordia. Boats, specialized personnel, and coastal searches were deployed to the site. Around 4:00 p.m. this Tuesday, officers located the body and notified the on-duty Prosecutor's Office to begin the necessary forensic investigation.
In these cases, the procedure includes preserving the scene, transferring it under chain of custody , and forensic examination to establish the cause and date of death. From there, the chronology of the operation, the georeferencing of the discovery, and official communications to the family are documented.
Subsequent actions and recommendations
After the investigation , the judicial authority determines the next steps: formal identification, release to family members, and any additional examinations. If the preliminary hypothesis is confirmed, the case will be closed with the forensic findings. If new information emerges, the investigation will be expanded .
In the event of similar absences, authorities suggest immediately reporting the incident to 911 or the nearest precinct station, providing a recent photo, describing clothing, routines, and possible areas where the person may be staying. It is also recommended to focus communication on a family member to avoid conflicting accounts and expedite communication with search teams.
