After two days of intense searching, the body of Dulce Victoria, a 10-year-old girl who accidentally fell into the Lerma River last Thursday, was located. The discovery ends hopes of finding her alive, shocking the Salamanca community.
The Salamanca Municipal Government confirmed the unfortunate news in an official statement: “This Saturday morning, the body of a 10-year-old girl who accidentally fell into the Lerma River in the community of Pitayo last Thursday was found.”
The municipal administration expressed its deepest condolences to Dulce’s family: “With profound respect, the Municipal Government regrets this painful outcome and expresses its solidarity and support to the minor’s family, reiterating its commitment to act responsibly and humanely in any situation that affects the community.”
The Salamanca community has expressed special gratitude to Liborio Vázquez and his Salamanca Rescue Brigade for their tireless work, which culminated in the location of the minor’s body. Various organizations actively participated in the search operations, including Municipal and State Civil Protection, diving teams, the Salamanca Fire Department and Red Cross, as well as authorities from Irapuato, Pueblo Nuevo, and Huanímaro.
The tragic disappearance of Dulce Victoria
The incident was reported around 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, when emergency numbers were alerted about a child clinging to a tree in the middle of the Lerma River.
After being rescued, the boy reported that he was playing with Dulce Victoria when they both fell into the water. He managed to hold on to avoid being swept away by the strong current, while his friend was swept away by the river. From that moment on, rescue teams began a continuous search until this Saturday morning, when Dulce Victoria’s body was found.
