"I just received a call." With these words, Cuban mother Zulema Castell announced that her daughter, Karla Rodríguez, who had been reported missing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been found and is currently hospitalized. This news came after the mother desperately sought help through social media to locate the young woman.
Castell confirmed the news in a Facebook post, expressing gratitude to the many individuals who showed concern for her daughter and helped spread the missing person's alert.
"I want to thank all the friends who have been worried and have offered their thoughts and prayers for my daughter's return. I've just been informed she's hospitalized in the psychiatric ward," Castell shared.
She added, "I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart," accompanying her message with a red heart emoji.
Community Support and Urgent Appeals
Just hours before the good news, the mother had turned to the community for support in locating Karla, who had not been heard from since Saturday night, as detailed in her initial post.
"I'm asking everyone to share this post; my daughter Karla Rodríguez disappeared on Saturday night, the 18th," Castell wrote in her plea for assistance in finding her.
The mother explained that her daughter was experiencing a health crisis and described the clothing Karla was wearing when she left home: a t-shirt shown in a shared photo, black shorts, and black flip-flops.
Castell noted that the family resides in Fort Lauderdale and urged anyone with information to contact the police.
"Please share this information. A desperate family thanks you," she wrote in her initial call for help.
Hopeful Outcome Amidst Uncertainty
The family's concern was palpable in their initial post, reflecting the anxiety over the young woman's whereabouts, especially given her vulnerable state at the time of her disappearance.
However, a hopeful update came hours later: Karla had been located and was receiving care at a hospital.
While Castell did not specify in her follow-up post which hospital her daughter was in, how she was found, or what led to her hospitalization, she confirmed that she now knows Karla's location, ending the uncertainty that had prompted her public plea for help.
This resolution also prompted Castell to express her gratitude for the solidarity shown during the search, as she utilized social media to broaden the reach of her request.
As of now, the family has not provided further details on Karla's condition or when she might be discharged from the hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions About Karla Rodríguez’s Disappearance
When was Karla Rodríguez reported missing?
Karla Rodríguez was reported missing on the night of Saturday, the 18th.
Where was Karla found?
Karla was found and is currently hospitalized in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, although the specific hospital hasn't been disclosed.
What was Karla wearing when she disappeared?
She was wearing a t-shirt shown in a shared photo, black shorts, and black flip-flops.