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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP90035) and 3 other sources
Francisco Javier Téllez was a 22-year‑old Nicaraguan national who disappeared while attempting to cross into the United States. His last known location traceable by family was near Eagle Pass, Texas, where he had been sharing his GPS position as he traveled from Nicaragua through Guatemala into Mexico toward the U.S. border .

On **February 17, 2022**, Téllez's family received his final location ping, which placed him in the border region near the Rio Grande, close to Eagle Pass, Texas . That day, during what was described as a stream crossing near the river, Francisco reportedly suffered a mishap and vanished. The exact circumstances of the incident remain unclear—whether he drowned, became disoriented, or otherwise encountered trouble is not confirmed through official channels .

Physically, at the time of his disappearance, Francisco was approximately **5′2″–5′3″ weighing around 140 lb**, with black hair and brown eyes . Authorities listed him with the Texas Department of Public Safety Missing Persons Clearinghouse under case number MP90035, with the primary investigating agency being the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office . The case record was last officially updated on **March 6, 2025**, indicating ongoing attention to the disappearance .

According to brief summaries of his case, Téllez departed Nicaragua, traveled through Guatemala, then into Mexico, aiming to reach the United States. His journey and disappearance are consistent with many migrant crossings across the Rio Grande, where natural hazards such as swift currents and remote terrain pose significant danger . He remained in contact with loved ones through location-sharing technology, and the loss of that signal marked the moment he disappeared.

Local news and searchable databases list Francisco among a number of migrants who went missing along the Eagle Pass crossing corridor. While limited in detail, these records underscore the precarious nature of border crossings in that area . A video summary titled *“Vanished in Texas: The Disappearance of Francisco Javier Tellez”* confirms that he was last seen attempting to enter Eagle Pass from Piedras Negras, Mexico .

Despite being officially recorded and tracked by multiple agencies, no further updates on Francisco’s fate have been released beyond the last location and general case details. The public documentation does not include any sightings after February 17, 2022, nor has any remains recovery or further investigative developments been publicly disclosed.

If anyone possesses credible information about Francisco Javier Téllez—no matter how small—authorities encourage contact with the **Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office** or the **Texas Department of Public Safety Missing Persons Clearinghouse**, quoting case number **MP90035** to assist investigators.

Last Seen: Feb 17, 2022