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The crevice itself was challenging. Narrow, deep, and twisting upward into the stone, it offered few clues at first glance. Some believed Julián had tried to navigate the difficult terrain to find shelter, accidentally slipping into the tight space.
But even early on, Captain Morel noticed details that didn’t quite fit. The backpack looked surprisingly intact for having spent years exposed to harsh weather. And the map inside contained a fresh pen marking—a detail that hadn’t appeared on the version authorities examined in 2020.
That suggested someone had updated the map after the disappearance began.
The next day, rescue teams lowered themselves deeper into the crevice. About eight meters down, they found a piece of red fabric caught along the rock. It matched the jacket Julián was known to be wearing, but it appeared to have been placed intentionally rather than torn away by force. A few meters farther, they discovered a food wrapper with an expiration date two years later than the original disappearance.
This suggested someone had returned to the area long after the father and daughter had vanished.
