One of the volunteer divers, Juan Heredia, shared a powerful account of the recovery efforts in a Facebook post. He described the treacherous hike, over three hours, to reach the falls, and the relentless force of the water as he dove to locate the bodies.

“The waterfall was brutal. It kept pushing me down… but I wasn’t leaving without bringing those three souls home to their families,” Heredia wrote.

He added that without their intervention, the bodies may not have surfaced for weeks. “Three beautiful souls have been recovered. They can now be laid to rest, and their families can begin to heal.”

The tragedy has left a deep mark on those involved, and law enforcement, volunteers, and local residents alike continue to mourn the loss of the three young men.