Overview
- Residents in Santa Lucía, Lampa, spotted the submerged car and alerted police, who used heavy machinery to recover it and found the body in the driver’s seat.
- The victim was identified as 32-year-old engineer Milton Paúl Churata Vargas, who worked for a road-asphalting company.
- He had been missing since February 1 after driving from Puno toward Santa Lucía to return to work.
- Relatives reported his final call indicated he was nearing Santa Lucía, and colleagues noted he never arrived for his shift the next day.
- Investigators noted rear damage to the vehicle and are pursuing inquiries as the family urges a swift and transparent investigation.