The body of a woman was found in the waters of the Negro River after more than a month of searching. The discovery occurred in recent hours near the El Gallo ranch, located a few kilometers downstream from the Baigorria area. The information was confirmed by sources close to the investigation.
Naval Prefecture personnel are working in the area, although communication with the Mercedes base remains limited due to terrain conditions. Nevertheless, it was confirmed that the body belongs to the person who had been reported missing for more than 30 days.
In addition to the Prefecture, police officers from the Ministry of the Interior joined the operation. The intervention of both forces made it possible to secure the area and begin the necessary forensic investigations to confirm the identity and establish the circumstances of the discovery.
The site in question was reported by neighbors who noticed movement in the riverbed. Hours later, the search focused on that spot and resulted in the discovery of the body. The El Gallo ranch is located on a stretch of the Río Negro that often has irregular currents, which made the search difficult.
With the official confirmation, the investigation will be closed. The woman was last seen earlier this month, when she was reported missing. Since then, various rescue units have been working continuously, with boat patrols and checkpoints along the riverbanks.
The case generated widespread repercussions in the region and kept the community on alert. The discovery of the body, despite the tragic outcome, brings closure to weeks of uncertainty for family members and neighbors.
The procedure will continue with the usual steps: identification, release to family members, and judicial closure of the investigation. According to police sources, additional investigations to clarify the cause of death have not been ruled out.
The Prefecture highlighted the collaboration of neighbors and the coordinated work between institutions, which led to the discovery of the woman. The Baigorria area and its surroundings will remain under surveillance in the coming days while the final report is completed.
