Engineer N+ Juan Díaz Medina was found alive the morning of this April 3 in the municipality of El Rosario, Sinaloa, after a major operation led by federal forces following his disappearance the day before. According to information from the Ministry of National Defense, the worker was found around 06:05 hours in the vicinity of the 'Santa Fe' mine, in the village of Chele, where he had last been seen while recording with a drone.
Unprecedented deployment to locate him Following the disappearance report on April 2, authorities activated a large-scale operation that included 496 Mexican Army personnel, as well as air and technological resources. Five specialized pairs, three UH-60 helicopters with night vision, 15 drones (one with thermal capability), an intelligence cell, and at least 60 vehicles participated in the search. This deployment allowed the engineer to be located alive, which authorities described as a successful search and rescue operation.
How the engineer was found Rescue images show Juan Díaz Medina visibly exhausted but conscious, being attended to inside an ambulance or tactical vehicle. The engineer showed signs of dehydration, so he was immediately hydrated. A friction injury to his right foot was also detected, apparently caused by walking on rugged terrain during the time he was missing. Military paramedics performed a complete medical check-up using specialized equipment, while Army and National Guard elements secured the area.
The engineer will be transferred to Mazatlán to give a statement After receiving medical attention, the engineer will be transferred to the State Attorney General's Office in Mazatlán, where he will give a statement to clarify how the events occurred during his disappearance. The Armed Forces reiterated their commitment to search, rescue, and assistance operations for the population, highlighting the coordination that made it possible to locate the N+ team member alive.
