Hey guys, it’s Emile Ennis Jr. with Clevver News, and we are heartbroken to report that
after five days of nonstop searching for Naya Rivera following a boating trip, authorities
have confirmed that a body has been found.
It’s been five excruciating and devastating days since Naya Rivera’s disappearance at
Lake Piru in Ventura County, California and earlier this morning, law enforcement sources
revealed to TMZ that the body was, in fact, Naya’s.
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office also confirmed the news via Twitter, writing, “Happening
now: A body has been found at Lake Piru this morning.
The recovery is in progress.
A news conference will take place at 2 pm at the lake.”
The press conference was held this afternoon at the lake as authorities further confirmed
that the body belonged to Naya.
“Today our search teams have recovered a body in the lake.
Based on the location of where the body was found, physical characteristics of the body,
clothing found on the body, and the physical condition of the body, as well as the absence
of any other person’s reported missing in the area, we are confident the body we found
was that of Naya Rivera.”
Upon hearing the news this morning, fans have been heartbroken and have taken to social
media to share their condolences.
One user wrote, “My heart is broken.
I thought I would come back and be able to say that our prayers worked but unfortunately
life doesn't always go as planned.
My condolences to her friends and family.
RIP Naya Rivera.
Your talent and charisma will never be forgotten.”
Another fan tweeted, “I haven’t been able to stop thinking about what happened, Praying
that our Naya would return home to her baby boy.
My heart literally feels like it’s shattered into a thousand pieces, beyond heartbreaking.”
Others are remembering Naya as an advocate for the LGBTQ community, as well as people
of color.
This user wrote a sweet tribute that said, “Thank you to naya rivera for being the
first female poc who struggles with sexuality that I ever saw on screen.
I am beyond heartbroken on the news due to the fact that she literally changed my life
and gave me hope as a young poc closeted lesbian.
Rest in peace angel.”
Many were also quick to point out that Naya’s body just so happened to be discovered on
the seven year anniversary of her Glee co-star Cory Monteith’s tragic death.
One user said, “What are the odds of Naya being found on the anniversary of Cory’s
death?
He’s been looking out for her this entire time.”
Another fan tweeted, “To lose someone you idolise hurts a lot, but to lose two of them
on the same day, 7 years apart...I never thought that would happen.
It hurts for everyone involved, but I can find peace in the fact that they're together
again now.
Fly high my angels #CoryMonteith #NayaRivera”
The search for Naya continued this morning after fans began berating cops via social
media to expand search efforts to cabins surrounding the lake.
Officials revealed to TMZ that they didn’t believe Naya was hiding out in one of the
cabins, and that they are certain she was still in the water.
Because of this, as well as the water’s low visibility, making search efforts extremely
dangerous and difficult, officials stated that they would be resorting to using sonar
scans of the lake that were said to be completed last night.
The Sheriff’s Office Twitter account also gave users an inside look at how murky the
waters really are due to the trees and debris that currently cover the bottom of the lake.
Although the lake has been closed to the public since Thursday, Naya’s family, including
her mom, dad, cousin, brother and ex-husband, Ryan Dorsey, have since paid a visit to the
lake.
Photos showed her father George swimming in the water in an attempt to help search, as
well as Ryan, who was seen walking out of the lake in tears.
Another photo showed the entire family in pure shock putting their arms around each
other during this difficult time.
We are sending infinite amounts of love and prayers to Naya’s family, and hope they
receive the closure they need at this devastating time.
For more details surrounding Naya’s case, you can click right over here to watch another
Clevver video.
Then feel free to share some love to Naya’s family and friends down here in the comments.
I’m your host Emile Ennis Jr., see you next time.