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A 15-year-old Cuban teenager has been missing since Friday, when he reportedly went fishing in the CEN area in Cienfuegos, according to reports from family and acquaintances.
The boy's name is Sergio Félix Mejías González and he lives in Ciudad Electronuclear (CEN), to the west of the entrance of Cienfuegos Bay, from where he supposedly went fishing on Friday afternoon, according to several notifications shared in Facebook groups and other social media.
On Saturday afternoon, a group of friends searched for him along the coast until late at night, with the help of local fishermen, said Anniel Castillo. On Sunday, they repeated the search.
Castillo added that the disappearance has already been reported to the Border Guard and that the search will extend to Playa Girón, in the neighboring province of Matanzas, for several days.
“We are here, waiting for good news from Sergio Félix,” he stated, providing two phone numbers (53319317 and 59931226) for anyone who has information about the child's whereabouts to contact the family at any time.
"Help (...), her father is desperate, shattered, and he has no peace," she stated.
In other posts, anyone who has seen or spoken with the teenager is urged to contact their family through the provided numbers or private chats on social media.
In recent days, there was a happy ending to the disappearance of 15-year-old Yusuan Fundora Massaguet and an adult named Carlos Francisco Rodríguez González, who went fishing on a raft on January 17, in the area of Playa del Chivo, in the eastern part of Havana.
Six days later, they were found alive by the crew of a ship and taken to a hospital in Matanzas, where they received medical care.
Frequently Asked Questions about Disappearances of Adolescents in Cuba
Who is Sergio Félix Mejías González and what is known about his disappearance?
Sergio Félix Mejías González is a 15-year-old Cuban teenager who has been reported missing in Cienfuegos. He went fishing on Friday afternoon in the CEN area and has not been seen since. His disappearance has prompted family and friends to launch an intense search along the coast, extending the search to Playa Girón in Matanzas.
What measures are his family taking to find Sergio Félix?
The family of Sergio Félix has reported his disappearance to the border guard authorities and has used social media to spread information and request help. They have provided contact numbers for anyone who has information about the whereabouts of the teenager.
What is the general situation regarding the disappearances of fishermen in Cuba?
In Cuba, reports of missing fishermen have significantly increased in the past year. The lack of official channels to handle these cases and the rising insecurity have compelled families to rely on social media and civic solidarity to search for their missing loved ones.
What other recent cases of disappearances in Cuba have been reported?
In addition to the case of Sergio Félix, the recent disappearance of Yusuan Fundora Massaguet and an adult in Havana has also been reported, who were found alive after six days missing. Other cases have also been reported in Mayabeque and Havana, highlighting the use of social media to search for missing persons.
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