Sofía Devries, a 23-year-old, has been missing since she failed to resurface during a diving activity in Puerto Madryn, Argentina, with ongoing intensive search efforts.
Sofía Devries, a 23-year-old diver, has been missing since Monday after she went for a sports diving activity in Puerto Madryn, Chubut. The incident occurred near Punta Cuevas, at the site of the Submarine Park ‘HU SHUN YU 809’, where she was reportedly diving with her boyfriend, Leo. After she did not resurface following the dive, local authorities were immediately notified, prompting a search operation led by the Naval Prefecture.
The search operation began on Monday but was initially hampered by poor visibility conditions, leading to a suspension of efforts overnight. Early Tuesday morning, search efforts resumed with an enhanced deployment involving a rescue swimmer and a coast guard vessel. The ongoing search highlights the urgency and concern surrounding Devries’s disappearance, as her family and friends await any updates.
With the investigation still underway concerning the circumstances of the accident, the community in Puerto Madryn is rallying in support for Devries's family, hoping for a positive outcome. Local authorities have emphasized their commitment to continuing the search until she is found, underscoring the potential dangers associated with recreational diving in unfamiliar waters.
