Sheriff Gives Update on What They are Doing to Find Naya Rivera

Naya Rivera has been missing for just about 24 hours after boating with her four-year-old son Josey on Lake Piru in California. Josey was found safe on the boat but said his mom did not come back after a swim. She is presumed dead at this time. More than 80 people are currently involved in the search, which is utilizing helicopters, boats, ATV vehicles and ground personnel to try to locate Naya.

The Ventura County Sheriff has provided an update on the steps they have taken to try and find her in the vast lake area.

“Multiple teams of professional search & rescue personnel are actively searching Lake Piru for clues to the location of Naya Rivera. With over 80 people involved in the search right now, we are using helicopters, boats, ATV vehicles, and ground personnel to try and locate her,” the Sheriff’s department tweeted. The department added, “We have mutual aid for specialized dive teams en route from Los Angeles County, San Luis Obispo County, and Tulare County. We will keep you posted with any updates as we learn them. Our hearts and prayers go out the all of the family and friends of the Rivera family.”

Authorities have said the search for Naya Rivera is now a “recovery” mission.

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