Caribbean National Weekly

American man missing in thick Puerto Rico rain forest

By Jovani Davis··1 min read
American man missing in thick Puerto Rico rain forest
Key Points(5)
  • <em>San Juan, Puerto Rico</em> — Authorities in Puerto Rico are actively searching for 64-year-old Abdur Rahman, a tourist from Wisconsin who became separated from his hiking group in the dense tropical rainforest of El Yunque on Sunday.
  • Police reported that Rahman was hiking with a group when he went missing, prompting a search operation that resumed on Monday.
  • El Yunque is a popular tourist destination and the only tropical rainforest managed by the U.S.
  • In recent years, the forest has seen incidents involving tourists.
  • tourist tragically died after falling off a cliff when he ventured outside a designated hiking area.

San Juan, Puerto Rico — Authorities in Puerto Rico are actively searching for 64-year-old Abdur Rahman, a tourist from Wisconsin who became separated from his hiking group in the dense tropical rainforest of El Yunque on Sunday. Police reported that Rahman was hiking with a group when he went missing, prompting a search operation that resumed on Monday.

El Yunque is a popular tourist destination and the only tropical rainforest managed by the U.S. Forest Service. In recent years, the forest has seen incidents involving tourists. Last year, a U.S. tourist tragically died after falling off a cliff when he ventured outside a designated hiking area. Similarly, in February 2023, a 27-year-old man died in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, after reportedly falling from a 70-foot cliff, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

The search for Rahman continues, as authorities work to locate him in the challenging terrain.

Related Stories

Eastern Caribbean leaders to engage EU over proposed CBI visa changes

Eastern Caribbean leaders to engage EU over proposed CBI visa changes

Suriname arrests 14 Chinese nationals after armed group footage sparks security concerns

Suriname arrests 14 Chinese nationals after armed group footage sparks security concerns

Guyana provides $2.76 billion in support to rice farmers amid global price pressures

Guyana provides $2.76 billion in support to rice farmers amid global price pressures

Bahamas government urged to release details of Ghana teacher recruitment agreement

Bahamas government urged to release details of Ghana teacher recruitment agreement