Events Health Local 2026-02-18T13:40:00+00:00

Search continues for missing Argentine woman after diving incident

A large-scale search operation is underway in Puerto Madryn for 22-year-old Sofía Devries, who went missing during a dive. Authorities are using advanced equipment, including a rescue vessel, but acknowledge that the chances of finding her alive diminish with each passing hour.


Search continues for missing Argentine woman after diving incident

In Puerto Madryn, Argentina, the search continues for 22-year-old Sofía Devries, who went missing during a dive in the Nuevo Gulf. The operation has been reinforced with the deployment of the SB-15 'Tango' rescue vessel, which is equipped with a diving bell capable of operating at depths of up to 80 meters. According to Adrián Wagner, head of the Diving and Salvage Service, the search efforts are becoming increasingly complicated by the hour, and the chances of finding her alive are slim. Despite this, authorities are continuing the operation with both land and sea patrols. In the coming hours, more specialized personnel, specific equipment, and a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) will join the search.