Search continues for teen swept away by river in Panama

Search efforts are ongoing for a 14-year-old boy who was swept away by a river in the Samaria sector of San Miguelito, Panama. This marks the third consecutive day that emergency teams have been looking for the missing teenager.

On Friday, the search intensified and extended to waters outside the Bay of Panama. Rescue teams had been unable to find any signs of the minor during land-based searches and drone operations. The strong currents present during the rainstorm that preceded the boy's disappearance have led rescuers to consider the possibility that he was carried out of the river and into the bay.

The operation resumed Saturday morning, with teams covering previously inspected areas and venturing into the bay, weather permitting. Approximately [Number] members from the Fire Department of the Republic of Panama, the Red Cross, and the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) are participating in the extensive search.

Authorities have reiterated their plea to parents to prevent children from entering or playing in rivers during the rainy season. They highlighted the dangers of sudden rises in water levels and flash floods, which can occur without warning.