The young girl, who disappeared on Wednesday afternoon in Cosquín, Argentina, was located in good health, with only some minor scratches and insect bites. She was discovered 437 meters from her home following an extensive search that mobilized more than 100 participants, equipped with thermal sensors and specialized dogs. Authorities reported that she was already reunited with her family and is in recovery after a highly stressful situation.

The area where she was recovered is a former holiday camp surrounded by dense vegetation, which had reportedly been searched twice prior to her discovery. Cosquín's Mayor, Raúl Cardinali, expressed doubts about how the girl could have traversed the area alone and suggested that someone may have placed her there. This commentary raises concerns about her safety and potential foul play involved in her brief disappearance.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding her disappearance is being led by prosecutor Silvana Pen, who is maintaining strict confidentiality regarding the details of the case. Judicial sources informed Clarín that the prosecutor’s office is working with an array of hypotheses, including a report of gender-based violence, indicating the seriousness and complexity of this case as authorities strive to uncover what truly happened during those missing hours.