A resident of Arroyo Naranjo, Cuba, has gone missing, prompting family and friends to issue a social media alert seeking assistance in locating him.
A Facebook post by user Jorge Fabián Omo Elegua in the group "REVOLICO ÑO QUÉ BARATO" identifies the missing individual as Yunier González Fernández, noting that he has "mental health issues." The post provides the phone numbers 54010026 and 58944747 for anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the family.
The Facebook report does not specify where the young man went missing or if a police report has been filed. Recently, journalist and activist Marta María Ramírez advised that in cases of disappearances, regardless of the person's gender, the public can activate social media alerts to aid in the search and "pressure authorities to do their job."
Proper Steps to Take in Missing Person Cases
Ramírez explained that certain details are essential to make the search more effective, including: full name, aliases, whether a police report has been filed (registration number/date), physical description (hair and eye color, height, age, and identifiable marks such as moles, tattoos, scars, etc.). Additionally, chronic illnesses, medications, clothing worn at the time of disappearance, last seen location and date, place of residence, contact numbers, and any other pertinent information should be included.
Several disappearances have been reported in Cuba recently, although most individuals have been found alive. For instance, a Cuban father who went missing last Sunday morning was found safe but disoriented the following Thursday. Similarly, Alicia Consuegra Sánchez, a 14-year-old girl who went missing from the National Bus Terminal in Havana's Plaza de la Revolución municipality, was found safe according to an update by her mother on social media.
Miriam Rodríguez Arias, a 57-year-old woman who disappeared in Guanabo, Havana, last week was also found alive, although no further details were provided about her recovery.
FAQs on Missing Persons in Cuba
Below are some frequently asked questions regarding missing persons in Cuba, aiming to provide clarity and assist in similar situations.
What steps should be taken immediately when someone goes missing in Cuba?
Immediately gather essential details, such as full name, physical description, last seen location and date, and contact information. File a police report and activate social media alerts to spread the word.
How can social media help in finding a missing person?
Social media can quickly disseminate information to a large audience, increasing the chances of someone recognizing the missing person and providing useful information to authorities and the family.
What information is crucial for a social media missing person alert?
Crucial details include the person's full name, aliases, physical description, last seen location and date, clothing worn, any chronic illnesses or medications, and contact information for the family or authorities.