There is deep concern in the municipality of Gutiérrez, Cundinamarca, where since last weekend the search continues for an 11-year-old girl from Bogotá who disappeared after being swept away by the current of a river during a family outing.
The minor, whose identity remains confidential, was surprised by a sudden flood while she was enjoying the water with an 8-year-old cousin, who managed to save herself thanks to wearing a float.
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The sudden flood, a dangerous and sudden rise in the river’s flow, took the family who had traveled to the municipality to rest by surprise.
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Since the moment of the incident, the community has dedicated itself to the search, scouring the banks of the tributary in the hope of finding the girl alive. Local relief agencies continue with operations, although the topography of the terrain and the adverse weather have made efforts difficult.
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