Body of Missing Peruvian Pilot Found After Extensive Search

The body of Peruvian Air Force pilot Ashley Vargas was found 16 days after her plane crashed in the Paracas National Reserve. The discovery, reported by América Noticias, involved a large-scale search involving military and civilian personnel. The video shows the search efforts and interviews with Vargas' family and their lawyer, José Ocampo, who expressed relief at the discovery. "We are grateful," Ocampo said, "because thanks to this, the father can at least see the remains of his daughter." The Peruvian Navy's statement detailed that Vargas' body was found at a depth of 25 meters, still attached to her ejection seat. This discovery follows two weeks of intense searching by land, sea, and air. The video also includes a poignant video message from Vargas herself, recorded the day before the accident, expressing her excitement about her final flight as a student pilot. The investigation is ongoing, with representatives from the Public Ministry arriving in Paracas to continue the investigation. The family's lawyer mentioned the possibility of the death being classified as simple homicide, pending further investigation. The discovery of Vargas' remains brings a degree of closure to this tragic event.