Emerson Hernandez Galeano was 20 when he was last seen on March 10, 2012. He told his mother by text that he was in Reynosa, Mexico and planned to cross into the U.S. the next day. On March 11 he crossed the Rio Grande with a group but struggled during the journey. After about three and a half hours of walking he fainted; companions gave first aid and water but say he later fell behind as the group kept moving. He has not been seen or heard from since.

Search efforts have not produced significant leads and the case remains unsolved. His disappearance is listed in NamUs and other missing person databases. If anyone was in the area of the crossing on March 11, 2012 or has information about Emerson’s movements that day, please come forward.