Urgent Search for Missing Teen in Panama's Chiriquí Province

Search and Rescue Operation Underway in Panama's Chiriquí Province for Missing Teenager Early Sunday morning, units from Panama's SINAPROC (National Civil Protection System) launched a search and rescue operation for a 15-year-old reported missing in the Rio Quinteño area of Chiriquí province. The operation is focused on a section of the river where the teenager was last seen. Video footage shows rescue personnel wading through the river, carefully searching the banks and water. "The search is ongoing and we are utilizing all available resources to locate the missing teenager," stated a SINAPROC official involved in the operation. The family of the missing teen is understandably distraught. They have been cooperating fully with authorities and have expressed their gratitude for the swift response from SINAPROC. The community has also rallied around the family, offering support and assistance in the search. The search is continuing, and updates will be provided as they become available. The hope remains strong that the teenager will be found safe and returned to their family.