Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Supposedly FBI agent injured after fall during search for Brianna Genao in Barrero

Imbert. - Preliminarily and without official confirmation, it was reported this Wednesday that an agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had suffered a fall while participating in the search operations for the girl Brianna Genao Rosario. Unofficial sources indicated that the agent allegedly slipped down a ravine during the search operations in a wooded area, which forced the immediate intervention of medical personnel. The agent was transferred to a health center in the province to receive medical attention, although the authorities have not offered details or confirmed the incident.

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It is expected that in the coming hours, official bodies will issue an official version of what happened, amid the extensive operation that remains active in the Barrero community with the support of national and international units.

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