During the ongoing coverage of the rescue operations for miners trapped inside the Santa Fe mine in El Rosario, Sinaloa, a concerning incident has emerged involving the disappearance of Juan Diaz, a *N+* collaborator and drone operator. The last confirmed sighting of the engineer was reported near the mine as he conducted technical assistance for news coverage.
Reports suggest that Juan Diaz was last seen around 9:30 AM, and updates from *N+* confirmed later that day, around 5 PM, indicated that he had not returned after several hours.
Circumstances Surrounding the Disappearance
The incident reportedly occurred as Diaz attempted to retrieve a downed drone, which was likely affected by a signal jammer. The drone had fallen approximately 500 meters from the mine’s location. After leaving on foot to assess the situation, Diaz has been unaccounted for for over four hours.
At this point, it’s unclear whether the signal interference originated from authorities using jammers or from external sources. Meanwhile, *N+* remains focused on covering the ongoing rescue of three miners who have been trapped for eight days.
*N+* has formally requested the assistance of local and federal authorities to aid in their search for Engineer Juan Diaz.
Search Operations Underway
According to reports from *Radio Formula*, an extensive operation has been initiated in the vicinity of the Santa Fe mine to locate the missing *N+* correspondent. Elements of the Secretariat of National Defense, the National Coordination of Civil Protection (CNPC), and rescue brigades have joined forces in this search initiative.
A Black Hawk helicopter from the Secretary of the Navy (Marine) is reportedly conducting aerial surveys over the area as part of the coordinated search efforts for Juan Diaz.
Latest Updates on Santa Fe Mine Rescue
As of 5 PM on April 2, the CNPC announced reinforced structural security measures at the Santa Fe mine. These measures are part of a broader strategy aimed at advancing towards the portion of the mine where the trapped miners are located.
Authorities disclosed that a concrete plug is being constructed to manage water flow and enable safe access to the rescue area. This construction is nearly 50% complete and involves over 300 team members who have cumulatively logged more than 190 hours of continuous effort.