Authorities search for US tourist who went missing in Puerto Rican rain forest: Reports
The Associated Press reported Monday that Abdur Rahman, 64, was hiking with a group when he became separated from them on Sunday.
Puerto Rico's emergency and disaster agency said on social media Monday it is continuing to search for "a person reported as lost yesterday in El Yunque," and that groups are searching the Rio Grande and Naguabo areas, in addition to utilizing drones in the search.
The search party is comprised of about 30 people divided into four groups, according to reporting from El Vocero, a newspaper based in San Juan.
El Vocero reported Monday that several of Rahman's relatives, who entered the El Yunque grounds attempting to locate Rahman, are safe. The news outlet also reported that Rahman's relatives told police he is diabetic and has a heart condition.
Personal de Búsqueda y Rescate de las zonas de Ceiba y Humacao del NMEAD, en conjunto con las OMMEs de Río Grande, Ceiba, Luquillo, Canóvanas y Naguabo, el @PRPDNoticias y otras agencias continúan la búsqueda de una persona reportada como extraviada ayer en El Yunque. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/ReaGf354t5
— Manejo de Emergencias (@NMEADpr) February 24, 2025
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According to the U.S. Forest Service, which is responsible for overseeing El Yunque, the forest is located in Puerto Rico's northeast region and is a popular tourist destination.
The agency says that while the forest is one of the smallest in size, at 29,000 acres, it is also one of the most biologically diverse.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
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