Salvino Gomes de Azevedo, a 78-year-old man from Cruzeiro do Sul in Acre, Brazil, has gone missing while conducting his usual activity of transporting metals via canoe. He was last seen on Thursday (5) when his canoe vanished near the Union Bridge on the Juruá River. His family reported his disappearance the following day and have expressed their anguish over the situation, underlining their helplessness as they await news about his well-being.

Following the report, the local fire brigade initiated search operations, including surface searches and diving efforts in the area. The operations involved using a magnet to help locate the missing man due to the presence of metals he was transporting. However, despite these efforts, no trace of Azevedo has been found. The search operations were concluded by 5 PM on Saturday (7), adhering to the established protocols for such cases.

During the search, local responders attempted to gather information from individuals present in the vicinity, but there were no eyewitness accounts to confirm any accidental drowning. This lack of information has intensified the family's distress as they navigate the uncertainty of the situation. The community is now rallying for updates and looking for any signs of the missing individual, highlighting the concern for Azevedo’s safe return.