Hannah Kobayashi Found Safe After Month-Long Search, Family Requests Privacy

The Hawaii photographer, who voluntarily crossed into Mexico, contacted her family but has no plans to return home.

Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old photographer from Hawaii, was found safe in Mexico after being reported missing on November 11, 2024.
Her disappearance followed a missed flight in Los Angeles, cryptic text messages, and video evidence showing her crossing the U.S.-Mexico border voluntarily.
The month-long search included extensive family efforts, but her father, Ryan Kobayashi, tragically died by suicide during the search.
Her family has turned off donations to a GoFundMe campaign that raised over $47,000 for search and funeral expenses, offering refunds to donors until December 18.
While relieved at her safety, the family has expressed mixed emotions and requested privacy as they process the ordeal and unanswered questions surrounding her disappearance.