Loved ones of flight attendant missing in Colombia speak out: "I'm missing like a part of me"
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American Airlines flight attendant Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina went missing in Medellín, Colombia on March 21; family seeks public assistance.
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Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina, an American Airlines flight attendant, has been missing since March 21 in Medellín, Colombia, prompting his partner and best friend to publicly appeal for information about his disappearance. The two spoke with CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides, describing the emotional toll of losing contact with Gutierrez Molina without explanation. International disappearances involving U.S. citizens abroad typically trigger consular assistance from the State Department and raise concerns about safety for American travelers and workers in foreign countries. His loved ones' decision to speak publicly suggests they are seeking media attention to help locate him and generate leads about his whereabouts.
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