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Body of child missing in Playa Majagual, San Juan del Sur found
Nicaraguan authorities recovered the body of Mateo Marcel Jiménez Velásquez, 12, on Sunday in the Playa Matilde area, San Juan del Sur. The minor had disappeared on Saturday after being swept away by a current in Playa Majagual along with his 10-year-old brother, Eriko, who still remains missing as the Navy intensifies the search in the area.
TL;DR
- The body of 12-year-old Mateo Marcel Jiménez Velásquez was found at Playa Matilde, San Juan del Sur.
- Mateo and his 10-year-old brother, Eriko, were dragged out to sea by a current at Playa Majagual on Saturday.
- Eriko remains missing, and the Navy is conducting an extensive search operation.
- The incident occurred when the two boys entered the water with their mother and were caught by strong waves and a rip current.
- The family was visiting from Dirita, Ticuantepe, Managua.