Manuel Mejia Dominguez, a 33-year-old man from Honduras, was last seen January 1, 1983, while attempting to cross the Rio Grande near Falfurrias, Texas. He was with a group of companions when he was swept away by the river’s strong current; companions tried to save him but were unable to, and he has not been seen since. It is presumed he drowned during the crossing, though no body has been recovered and the case remains open.

At the time he disappeared Dominguez was described as a Hispanic male, black hair and eyes, about 5 feet 2 inches and 130 pounds. He had a small brown mole on his leg just above the knee and was wearing green or brown pants, a shirt and shoes, and carrying a black backpack with a change of clothes.

Did anyone who crossed or lived near the Rio Grande around Falfurrias in early 1983 have information about Manuel or remember that crossing?