A body found in Colombia has been identified by authorities as missing U.S. flight attendant Eric Fernando Gutiérrez Molina, his sister told NBC News on Monday.
The 32-year-old American Airlines flight attendant from Texas disappeared while out with his colleagues in Medellín, Colombia, during a layover last week.
Mayra Gutiérrez, Gutiérrez Molina’s sister, said Monday that Colombian authorities had confirmed to the family that her brother’s body was found on Friday in the northeast region of the South American country.
“It is with profound sadness we share the passing of Fernando Gutierrez. Fernando’s personality will always be remembered as a ball of sunshine as he entered and exited a room,” the family wrote in a GoFundMe post. “He will always be remembered as a docile, charismatic, goofy man who always provided a helping hand.”
“Fernando’s life was tragically cut short while on a work trip in Medellin, Colombia,” the family wrote.
Medellin Mayor Federico
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