Huánuco: Mother and three-year-old daughter disappear after falling into the Higueras River

Huánuco: Mother and three-year-old daughter disappear when they fall into the Higueras River. Photo: Regional Office for Natural Disaster Risk Management

A terrible tragedy occurred in Huánuco. A mother and her three-year-old daughter fell while trying to cross the Higueras River in a roundabout. Given this, the authorities and family members have been searching intensely for the victims since Friday the 10th when the incident was reported and so far they have not been located.

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The mother was identified as 27-year-old Zoraida Flores Yajahuanca, who with her daughter fell into the mighty waters at approximately 4:30 p.m. at kilometer 11 of the Huánuco – La Unión highway. The ropes would have broken causing the tragedy, which was evidenced by a taxi driver.

This person was in charge of reporting the case to the authorities so that they can be rescued as soon as possible. However, two days have passed and there is still no news regarding the increase in the flow of the river.

Relatives and authorities are intensively searching for victims Photo: Regional Office for Natural Disaster Risk Management

For its part, the Regional Office for Natural Disaster Risk Management ruled on the event and indicated that they are in coordination with the Peruvian National Police to find the bodies of the victims.

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The event occurred in the town center of Miraflores, in the district of San Francisco de Cayran (Huánuco). Given this, Depincri requested help from the Rescue Squad and Rancho and Panao police stations to support the search.

According to information from Correo, Boris Campos Torres (26) was the taxi driver who transferred both victims from Huánuco to Huancapallac, where they reported that they were going to cross the river. Before the fall, he tried to help them, but the bodies disappeared immediately.

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The authorities, family and friends are focused on finding the female and the minor, despite the rise in river flows as a result of heavy rains in the country’s regions.

The search for both victims will continue. Photo: Regional Office for Natural Disaster Risk Management

In case you witness a tragedy or similar situation due to the increase of the flows and overflows of the rivers in Tumbes, Lambayeque, Piura and other regions; Do not forget to contact the specialized authorities.

♦ Civil Defense: 115

♦ Firefighters: 116

♦ Police: 105

♦ Red Cross: (01) 266 0481

The heavy rains that have been reported in the northern regions do not help to find the victim and hinder the work. The presence of Cyclone “Yaku” continues to directly and indirectly affect all citizens.

Due to this weather phenomenon, there are at least 400 districts throughout the national territory, as reported by the President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte, who announced humanitarian aid to the country’s departments. The heavy rains caused flooding in homes, streets, hospitals, schools and other infrastructure. As a result, at least seven deaths are reported.

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