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Search for 11-Year-Old in Mexico’s Gran Canal Continues as Separate Woman’s Body Is Found

A multi-agency sweep spans four municipalities along the canal, using boats, drones, canines and ground teams.

Overview

  • The 11-year-old, Mariana Valentina Domínguez Valdés, reportedly fell into the Gran Canal in Nextlalpan on Tuesday, and search crews say she remains missing.
  • A coordinated operation now covers Nextlalpan, Jaltenco, Zumpango and Tequixquiac with municipal and state police, federal soldiers from SEDENA and firefighters on scene.
  • State civil protection deployed three boats, three drones, five ground search cells and a canine unit to scan the waterway, its banks and hard-to-reach spots.
  • During the search, members of Colectiva Feminista Ehecátl found an adult woman’s body near the Prados de San Francisco housing area, and prosecutors say it is a separate case now under forensic review.
  • Authorities circulated a search notice describing the girl as 11 years old, 36 kg, light brown complexion, dark brown eyes, wearing brown boots, jeans and a white blouse with a Barbie print.