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Bodies of Two Missing Río de la Plata Fishermen Found After Dayslong Search

Officials cite rough winds, fast currents, a possible motor failure as likely factors.

Overview

  • Prefectura recovered the body of José Luis Herrera on Thursday near Punta Lara by La Plata, and his wife identified him at the Lomas de Zamora morgue.
  • Alcides Ledesma was found on Tuesday afternoon along the Quilmes shoreline, and authorities confirmed his identity after a family recognition.
  • The pair had launched Sunday from Parque del Río in Villa Domínico in a small gray boat, and police later found their white Peugeot Partner parked on the shore.
  • Prefectura Naval Argentina led a wide search by helicopter, patrol boats, and shoreline teams that swept the Buenos Aires coast from Quilmes to La Plata.
  • Investigators are examining rough weather and a possible motor issue in the Río de la Plata, an estuary where tides and wind can carry small boats far from shore.