A Southern California woman disappeared from a yoga retreat in a popular Guatemala tourist spot, and her family says it has been “hell” trying to get information about her disappearance.
Nancy Ng, 29, of Monterey Park, disappeared on October 19 while near Lake Atitlán, a large body of water located inside a volcanic crater.
After leaving for what was supposed to be a relaxing getaway on October 14, the retreat organizer called his family days later to tell them he was missing.
“The last two weeks have been hell because when we first received the news of her disappearance, we had so many questions,” Nancy’s sister, Nicky Ng, told KTLA.
“What happened? Where is she now? Is there any chance she’s alive? We didn’t know anything.”
It’s unclear exactly when Ng, a former Cal State law student who now helps students with disabilities in the Alhambra Unified School District, disappeared, her family said. She was reported missing on October 19.
Nancy Ng was staying near Lake Atitlán and it is unclear when she disappeared. family brochure
Her little sister said it was her second year attending the yoga retreat and spoke fondly of the experience and the beautiful area where she was staying.
“Last year, she woke up every morning just to spend some time alone without the group and this year was going to be more exciting because they had activities planned at the lake.”
Since his disappearance, his family has been in contact with the State Department, the FBI and local search and rescue teams in Guatemala.
Nancy Ng had attended the yoga event before and is said to have loved the experience. Family Pamphlet A search is underway for Nancy Ng, a California woman who disappeared while on a yoga retreat in Guatemala. family brochure
While the Guatemalan government is leading the investigation with the help of the FBI, local rescue teams have searched about 95% of the lake by air and land along with divers and drones, his family told the outlet.
“We don’t know where it came in, where it disappeared because there’s no corroboration of that,” said Chris Sharpe, co-owner of Black Wolf Helicopters, which is assisting in the search efforts. “We have a rough idea, but it varies from one side of the lake to the other.”
According to Sharpe, people who may have been with Nancy on the day she disappeared have not provided information, making it more difficult to build leads in the case.
Local rescue teams have searched for Nancy Ng across much of the lake with little luck. Black Wolf Helicopters
Despite the challenges, Ng’s family remains focused on ensuring his safe return home.
“My role here is just to make sure no stone is left unturned and make sure we do everything we can,” said his brother Jonathan Ng.
Nancy, the oldest of four children, has a penchant for adventure and loves yoga, hiking and traveling, her family noted in a GoFundMe created to help with search efforts.
The Ng family is in “hell” as the search for Nancy drags on.NBC
“She has a kind heart, a big smile and can talk to anyone about anything (and often about everything). “She is a loving daughter, a loving sister, and a supportive friend,” the fundraiser said.
“We just want her to know that we love her so much and we really want to bring her home,” Nicky added.
The family is privately funding search efforts for Ng.
“Time is of the essence and we are racing against the clock to bring Nancy home,” her family said in a statement to KTLA. “It has been a constant nightmare, not knowing what happened to Nancy or if we will ever get her back. All my family wants is to bring our sister/daughter home. Please help us do it.”
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Source: vtt.edu.vn