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Missing Hawaii Woman, 30, Found Safe After Crossing into Mexico; Family Expresses Relief

Dec 11, 2024, 09:54 PM

Hawaii woman, 30-year-old photographer Hannah Kobayashi, has been found safe a month after her disappearance, her family announced on Wednesday through their attorney, Sara Azari. Kobayashi, from Maui, vanished after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on November 8 without boarding her connecting flight to New York. Surveillance footage later showed her crossing the U.S.-Mexico border on foot on November 12, leading the Los Angeles Police Department to classify her as a voluntary missing person and close their investigation. Her disappearance prompted a nationwide search and extensive media coverage. In a statement, Kobayashi's mother and sister said, "We are incredibly relieved and grateful that Hannah has been found safe." Details regarding her location and the circumstances of her disappearance have not been disclosed.