Teenager and parents drown in San Francisco River after attempting rescue in Ciudad Victoria

A tragic incident unfolded in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico, where a 14-year-old girl and her parents lost their lives in the San Francisco River. The family, residents of the Emilio Caballero neighborhood, were on an outing when the girl was caught in a whirlpool. Her father, identified as Enrique, a 39-year-old agent of the Tamaulipas State Guard, immediately jumped in to save her. When neither resurfaced, her mother, Fernanda, 35, also attempted a rescue, but all three tragically drowned.

Two younger children, aged 7 and 9, were present and witnessed the horrific event, falling into a severe nervous crisis. Emergency services, including Civil Protection and the State Guard, responded to the scene. The State Attorney General's Office and the Forensic Medical Service also arrived for the investigation.

Neighbors expressed shock and sorrow upon hearing the news. A friend of Enrique's, Antonio, arrived at the river and was overcome with grief, recounting that he had warned Enrique about the river's dangers. He had invited Enrique on the outing but couldn't attend himself.

Locals familiar with the area noted that the river, usually dry, is currently carrying water due to recent rains. The dangerous spot is where concrete ends, forming a pool with a whirlpool. It was also mentioned that a minor had narrowly escaped drowning in the same area the previous afternoon.