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Four People Rescued from River in El Yunque National Forest

Published Sep 7, 2026, 4:54 PM ASTvia Primera Hora

Why this matters: For residents and visitors to El Yunque National Forest, the rescue highlights the importance of emergency preparedness and response in the area’s rugged terrain and waterways.

Four people trapped by a sudden surge of water in the river where La Coca waterfall is located, on PR-192 road in El Yunque National Forest, Río Grande, have been rescued and are safe. Emergency units, including the Río Grande Municipal Emergency Management Office, were deployed to the scene and rescued them in good condition once the water level dropped.

The identities of the rescued individuals are currently unknown, but it has been clarified that they are not tourists.

In context (787daily, from public data)

  • Río Grande

    46,051Census estimate, 2020–20241840Founded60.6 sq mi (157 km²)Area
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