Worry in Brazil: research continues on the Argentine tourist who has entered the sea and has disappeared

Rescue teams in Rio de Janeiro continue research to find a Argentine tourist who disappeared into the waters of the beach of Tijuca Bar, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Helicopters, drones, jet skis and divers participate in the operation. The missing man was identified as Juan Pablo Riba, a 44-year-old businessman from Chivilcoy, Province of Buenos Aires, as stated in the complaint lodged by his escort at the Special Office for the Support of Tourists.

Last Thursday, Riba went to the sea at sunset and the waves washed out on the Praia do Pepê beach. As reported by local media The reason of Chivilcoy, the woman who accompanied her stated to have arrived at the hotel, to have left the suitcases and to go immediately to the beach.

After a few minutes of sailing, the Argentine tourist was hit by a series of waves that brought her back to the beach, while Riba was dragged by the stream.

People who pbaded near the coast called the fire department, which searched the area but disrupted them due to poor visibility on Thursday night. Tasks resumed the next day, but until now, there is no news from the employer.