Yilena Cepa, an 18-year-old who had been missing for a week in Santiago de Cuba, was found alive on Friday under undisclosed circumstances. Aris Arias Batalla, a rescuer who shared her case online at the family's request, announced on his Facebook page that the teenager is safe and sound.
"Yilena Cepa, 18 years old, from Songo la Maya, who was missing, has been found today. This was confirmed by her family this afternoon, who thanked everyone for their concern," he said.
The young woman was last seen on Saturday, August 17, when she left her home to go to work in Santiago de Cuba. Since then, no one had heard from her.
Meanwhile, the independent feminist platform Alas Tensas closed the alert it had issued for Yilena and expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed to her search and location.
"The young woman has been found by her family, as verified by the Alas Tensas Gender Observatory through the contact shared on social media," the platform added on its Facebook profile.
Details on the Search and Rescue of Yilena Cepa
To provide more context and answer common questions about the case of Yilena Cepa, here are some frequently asked questions and their answers.
What were the circumstances of Yilena Cepa's disappearance?
The circumstances surrounding Yilena Cepa's disappearance have not been disclosed by the authorities or her family.
How was Yilena Cepa found?
Yilena was located through the combined efforts of her family, local authorities, and public awareness raised by social media posts.