The body of Dulce Victoria, a 10-year-old girl who unintentionally fell into the Lerma River last Thursday, was found after two days of intense searching. The Salamanca community is shocked by the discovery, which puts an end to hopes of finding her alive.
In an official statement, the Salamanca Municipal Government confirmed the sad news: “The body of a 10-year-old girl who fell into the Lerma River in the community of Pitayo last Thursday was found this Saturday morning.”
Emergency personnel were notified about a child clinging to a tree in the middle of the Lerma River at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 12.
The boy, who was saved, claimed that he and Dulce Victoria were playing together when they both went into the water. While his friend was carried away by the river, he was able to cling on and avoid being carried away by the powerful current. Rescue crews started a relentless search after that, and this Saturday morning they discovered Dulce Victoria’s body.
