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Search Underway for 20-Year-Old Swept Away While Fishing in Peru’s Llapay River

Relatives are appealing for drones and divers because terrain, rain and scarce signal hinder responders.

Overview

  • Jean Pier Tapia Misayauri disappeared on March 12 after slipping on rocks and being carried off by a strong current in Laraos, Yauyos.
  • Only his backpack has been recovered near the site, and no additional clothing or personal effects have been found.
  • Local police are assisting as family members and residents from Marcatuna, Alis and Vitis coordinate ongoing searches along the Río Llapay.
  • The 20-year-old systems engineering student traveled from Chupaca with three friends for the outing; he is 1.73 meters tall, thin, and has a small scar on his right cheek.
  • Relatives ask the public for tips at 931 934 625 or 064-439101 and request specialized teams with drones and divers.