Two brothers have mysteriously disappeared while hiking at Pico da Bandeira, located in the Caparaó region along the border of Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais, on Monday, October 23. The search operations, which involve both on-foot searching and utilizing helicopters, have now exceeded 24 hours, largely hindered by adverse weather conditions. Pico da Bandeira is known as the third highest peak in Brazil, emphasizing the challenges faced by search crews under such circumstances.

The operation has mobilized teams from the Military Fire Brigade of Espírito Santo since early Monday morning after the disappearance was reported. They have been joined by firefighters from Minas Gerais who are supporting the search efforts on the national park's Minas Gerais side. Currently, no official details regarding the names or ages of the missing individuals have been released, and there is little information on their background or where they are from, which adds a layer of urgency to the search missions currently underway.

As of Tuesday morning, the search priorities are focused on clandestine trails as it is believed that the brothers may have inadvertently entered one of these lesser-known paths. Weather conditions have further constrained aerial support from the Notaer team, which conducted overflights of two trails before having to return to base due to worsening visibility and stormy weather. The ongoing effort illustrates the community and governmental support in local search and rescue operations, as the hopes of finding the brothers safely continue to be at the forefront of local concern.