The last time Lupita Lizbeth Zuniga Ontiveros' family saw her was Jan. 26. Judith Zuniga Ontiveros, Lupita's sister, said Lupita told her to take care of her 18-month old daughter, Deylani, as she was going out with her friends and had to "do them a favor" and that she'd be home by 12.
The family is asking the community for help through an online fundraiser to raise money for food, drinks, gas for volunteers, and to hire an attorney to help them in their search for Lupita.
Maria Ortega came with her mother, Araceli, and her aunt, Olivia, to help search on Monday.
Miguel Cornejo, who also helped in the search, found out about this through a TikTok video where he said he saw Lupita's mother, Ana Ontiveros, crying.
CBS Sacramento was told that the California Highway Patrol's Los Banos office is leading the investigation. Elixandro Naranjo Miranda, 21, was driving a dune buggy with three passengers that entered the Delta-Mendota canal, according to the CHP. Miranda allegedly fled the crash scene before law enforcement officials arrived but has since been arrested.
The CHP said the dune buggy entered a canal at about 10 mph amid poor visibility caused by darkness and dust. While Lupita remains unaccounted for, the rest were able to reach the canal bank.
Judith thinks her sister is still out there. She said the Merced County Sheriff's Office isn't currently letting divers go into the canal due to dangerous conditions.
The search continued through sunset on Monday as people from the community have been stopping by to offer prayers, hugs, and food. A group came on ATVs, and another brought his dog to scout out the area, as people are hoping the best for this family.
"I loved how she was really friendly with everyone," Judith said of her sister. "She wouldn't take no as an answer. She would always say yes to people because of how friendly she was. She was really confidential. She believed there was a good in everyone no matter how bad they are. She loved to go out. She loved her daughter mostly. I know she did and she still does. I know deep down in her heart she still does and I just want her back."
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