Missing Flight Attendant: Search for American Airlines Crew in Colombia

0:00A 32-year-old American Airlines flight attendant from North Texas has gone missing in Medellín Colombia during a layover. Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina vanished Saturday evening after heading out with a co-worker to a popular bar in the El Poblato neighborhood. He last checked in with family and friends that night, mentioning plans to enjoy the evening. When he missed his Sunday flight back to Miami, alarms went off. His phone was later tracked to two spots, far from his hotel, and his co-worker returned disoriented, but made it back safely. Loved ones are heartbroken and desperate for news. His longtime partner described feelings shattered and missing a big part of himself, while his best friend called him the most joyful person around. They're clinging to hope amid the agonizing weight. Now, Gutierrez Molina's father has flown to Colombia to assist local authorities in the search. Officials there, including the City Security Secretary, have made finding him their top priority in our working closely with the U.S. Embassy, American Airlines, the State

1:02Department, and his flight attendant's union are all pitching in with support and coordination. Efforts continue around the clock, with everyone hoping for a quick and safer union. That's the story for today. Dallas News Today, Driven by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.