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Brazilian couple rescued after 5 days missing in Chile's Andes near Argentina border

By Chris Williams
Updated  August 25, 2024 5:05pm EDT
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Stranded Brazilian couple reunites with family after Andes rescue

A Brazilian couple missing for five days in Chile's Andes near the Argentina border have been successfully rescued, officials said.

The Brief

    • Brazilian couple Aurora and Eraldo Rodrigues were rescued after being missing for five days in Chile’s Andes mountains near the Argentina border.
    • The couple was found in good health near San Francisco Pass on August 23 and reunited with their family.
    • Chilean officials warned against climbing the San Francisco border crossing due to unsafe conditions for tourists.

A couple from Brazil was successfully rescued and reunited with their family after they were reported missing for five days in Chile’s Andes mountains near the border with Argentina, officials said.

Chilean officials said Aurora and Eraldo Rodrigues were found safe and in good health near San Francisco Pass on August 23.

Local news outlets reported the couple had left Copiapó on August 18, the last time they had contact with their family.

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Carabineros Atacama released footage showing the couple hugging first responders upon their arrival and meeting with relatives. 

Following the rescue, officials urged citizens not to climb the area of the border crossing near San Francisco, where conditions are "not the most appropriate for tourist visits."

The Source

  • This story was reported with information from Storyful obtained through Carabineros Atacama. This story was reported from Los Angeles.