Dallas-based American Airlines flight attendant found dead in Colombia

DALLAS – The Dallas-based American Airlines flight attendant who disappeared in Colombia earlier this week was found dead.

What’s new:

Officials stated they found the physique of 32-year-old Fernando Gutierrez on Friday.

According to an replace on social media from the mayor of Medellín, a physique was situated between Jericó and Puente Iglesias. Gutierrez’s father, who’s presently in Medellín, was notified. The US Ambassador to Colombia was additionally notified.

It’s not but clear if Gutierrez was the sufferer of against the law.

A health worker in Colombia remains to be working to find out his reason for dying.

The backstory:

Gutierrez disappeared on Saturday evening whereas in Medellín for a routine layover, in accordance with native stories. He was scheduled to remain in a single day earlier than working a flight to Miami the next day.

Gutierrez reportedly shared his location at an Airbnb shortly earlier than he went lacking. Friends and coworkers later filed a lacking individual report with native authorities.

What they’re saying:

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants instructed FOX 4 it was supporting all efforts to find their colleague.

In an announcement, American Airlines stated it was “actively engaged” with native regulation enforcement and was offering assist to Gutierrez’s household throughout the ongoing investigation.

FOX 4 spoke to Gutierrez’s sister by cellphone earlier in the week, however she stated her household was not but able to remark.