Quito Firefighters Intensify Search for Missing Woman in Machángara River

Search teams are intensifying efforts to find Lizeth Bunshi, a 28-year-old woman who disappeared on July 19. The Quito Fire Department, in collaboration with the National Police and various municipal bodies, is conducting an extensive search along the Machángara River.

Specialized aquatic rescue units and drones are being deployed to cover approximately 15 kilometers of the river, focusing on areas near the Interoceánica bridge and the Nayon Hydroelectric Plant. The operation involves searching all riverbanks and utilizing equipment such as sonar for underwater exploration, ribereño rescue for accessible areas, vertical rescue for steep terrain, and dry suits for navigating challenging parts of the river.

The Fire Department confirmed their commitment to the search, adhering to established protocols and responding to a request from the State Attorney General's Office. "We continue with the search efforts for Lizeth Bunshi, reported missing, according to established protocols and in response to the request from the State Attorney General's Office," stated the Quito Fire Department. Their specialized Aquatic Rescue Brigade and unmanned aerial vehicles are integral to the operation.

"We are carrying out technical sweeps at various points along the Machángara River banks," a spokesperson for the Fire Department added. "Our team maintains a coordinated deployment with the participating institutions, while the work continues uninterrupted."