The Cuban teenagers, Melanie Rodríguez González and Yoandriane Díaz García, who had been reported missing for over a month, are now safely back with their families in Cárdenas. "Thank God they've been found. A relative located them and informed the family, then took them to the police station. Officers from the juvenile division later came to Cárdenas to bring them back," shared Susana Isabel Valdes Mayea on Facebook, although she did not provide further details.
Earlier this week, a cousin of Yoandriane announced that the police had found the 14-year-old in Havana, prompting her mother to head to the capital to reunite with her. "The police called my mom, and they just left for Havana to figure out what happened and where she was found," explained Ibelise Rosales.
Rosales emphasized that this situation was unprecedented for the family, leaving them in a state of distress. "We have no information on her condition or why she disappeared," she noted at the time.
Yoandriane and Melanie, aged 13, had been missing since Saturday, January 13. Yoandriane left home with a backpack full of clothes and did not return, cutting off all communication with her family and ceasing to answer her phone. At the time of her disappearance, she was with Melanie, who was last seen at the José Martí school in Cárdenas, wearing an orange skirt set.
The families turned to the Internet for assistance in locating the girls and reported the incidents to the police.
FAQs about Missing Teenagers in Cárdenas
How were the missing girls from Cárdenas found?
A relative located the girls and informed their families, who then coordinated with the police to bring them back home.
Where were the girls discovered?
The police found Yoandriane in Havana. Details about Melanie's location at the time of discovery were not disclosed.
What actions did the families take during the girls' disappearance?
The families sought assistance online and filed reports with the police to help locate the girls.