Family Disputes Claim That Missing California Woman Drowned During Guatemala Yoga Retreat

Ng Family Doubts Guatemalan Authorities' Claim of Drowning Due to a Lack of Eyewitness Reports and Delay in Reporting; Continues Private Search Efforts Despite No Official Search Being Conducted.

• Nancy Ng, a 29-year-old woman from Monterey Park, went missing on October 19 during a yoga retreat in Guatemala. Guatemalan authorities suggested she might have drowned while on a kayaking trip, a claim the Ng family is disputing due to lack of eyewitness reports and delay in reporting the alleged drowning.
• The family has been coordinating with the U.S. Embassy, the State Department, and Guatemalan authorities for ongoing search efforts. They have also hired Black Wolf Helicopters for a private search, focusing on a specific lake area where Nancy was last seen.
• The official police report from the Guatemalan Public Ministry contained no eyewitness reports or statements from the day of Nancy's disappearance, deepening the family's skepticism about the drowning claim.
• Nancy's parents are under considerable strain, with her father keeping his phone next to him at night in hope of receiving a ransom call, indicating that Nancy might still be alive. A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise money for family support and rescue efforts.
• The FBI is offering support and resources to Guatemalan authorities handling the case. The absence of eyewitness accounts about the incident has led to suspicions about a potential criminal investigation.

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