The two missing girls in Florida, Camagüey, were found safe and sound this Sunday in Turiguanó, in the municipality of Morón, Ciego de Ávila, and are now under the custody of the authorities, as confirmed by a relative on social media.
"Thank God and each of you for your prayers. My little niece and her cousin have now appeared on the island of Turiguanó near Morón. Thank God they are now in the hands of the authorities," wrote Alexelly Galbán on Facebook, the uncle of Ainhoa, an eight-year-old girl who was one of the missing children, who was with Lia.
The publication reflects the family's relief after hours of uncertainty regarding the disappearance of the minors.
Galbán, in a video previously posted on Facebook, reported that the girls traveled independently along a long route from Florida to the island of Turiguanó, in Ciego de Ávila.
According to their explanation, they took a milk truck in Florida, then headed to the Céspedes junction, boarded a bus to Ciego, and finally arrived in the Morón area.
"It is impossible for such young girls to have done all that on their own," he stated, visibly shocked, explaining that they traveled 73 kilometers. At the same time, he expressed his gratitude for the prayers and support received during the search.
The disappearance of the girls occurred in the early hours of this Sunday in the municipality of Florida, Camagüey. The information was shared by their relatives through several posts on social media and confirmed by the independent outlet La Hora de Cuba.
According to Yolanda Galbán, Ainhoa's grandmother, the minors were last seen at the municipal terminal, where they boarded a bus without the consent of their guardians.
A few minutes later, the news went viral on social media, where internet users echoed the family's desperation to find the girls.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Disappearance and Discovery of the Girls in Camagüey
Where were the missing girls found in Florida, Camagüey?
The girls were found safe and sound in Turiguanó, in the municipality of Morón, Ciego de Ávila. After an intense search and a journey they apparently undertook alone, they are now under the care of the authorities. The family expressed their relief and gratitude for the prayers and support received during the search.
How did the girls manage to get from Florida to Turiguanó?
According to a relative, the girls took a series of transports on their own: first a milk truck in Florida, then a bus to Ciego de Ávila, and finally they arrived in the Morón area. This journey of approximately 73 kilometers has left their family visibly shocked, as they believe it is impossible for them to have done it alone.
What actions did the family take during the disappearance of the girls?
During the disappearance, Ainhoa and Lia's family members used social media to request help in their search. Ainhoa's grandmother filed a report with the local police, and other relatives shared details in Facebook groups, asking the community to cooperate if they saw the girls, providing a contact number for any information.
What social concern has this case generated in Cuba?
The disappearance of the girls Ainhoa and Lia adds to other recent cases of missing minors in Cuba, which has generated significant social concern. Such incidents highlight the need to remain vigilant and cooperate in the search for missing persons, especially when it involves minors.
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