Nancy Ng, a 29-year-old Southern Californian, disappeared under mysterious circumstances while at a yoga retreat in Guatemala. Ng, a Monterey Park resident, had been attending the retreat at Lake Atitlán, a tourist hotspot nestled within a volcanic crater. She had previously visited the destination and found it deeply meaningful. Ng was last seen on October 19th, as reported by KTLA, and since then, her family has been tirelessly seeking information on her whereabouts.
Despite major efforts involving the State Department, the FBI, local representatives, and a private search and rescue team led by Chris Sharpe - Co-Owner of Black Wolf Helicopters - Nancy's whereabouts remain unknown. Sharpe's team has essentially surveyed the whole lake area using various means and told KTLA, "We don’t know where she went in, where she went missing because there’s no corroboration of that.” These comments indicate the dearth of vital clues impeding the investigation.
The Ng family is struggling to get any substantial information from those present at the retreat. According to ABC 7, several of these individuals have since returned to Southern California and their participation in the investigation has been disappointingly minimal. This has led Sharpe to recommend that authorities to launch a criminal investigation.
Sharpe conveyed his concerns to ABC 7, stating, "For me, this is now becoming a criminal investigation because the witnesses who were there at a material time are not being forthcoming." This lack of cooperation has left the Ng family pleading for assistance from those who might have seen any significant events prior to Nancy's disappearance. Nancy's sister, Nicky Ng, appealed for help, saying "We're begging you: If anyone saw anything that could help us, just direct us where to look. Because we need answers."
The FBI is actively collaborates with the Guatemalan government on the investigation, and the Ng family remains committed to find Nancy.
Despite the adversities, the Ng family remains hopeful, ready to do whatever necessary to bring Nancy home. Nancy's brother, Jonathan Ng, emphasized his resolve, stating, "My role here is just to make sure no stone is left unturned and make sure that we try everything we can possible."
