Naya Rivera Is Missing, 4-Year-Old Son Found Floating Alone In Boat On Lake

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Naya Rivera reportedly rented a boat and took her son out on the lake, but hours later he was found alone.

We're sending kind thoughts and prayers to Naya Rivera and her family. A frightening story is being reported by multiple news outlets that Glee actress Naya Rivera is missing. According to reports, Rivera was out on a boat with her four-year-old son on Lake Piru. Naya Rivera reportedly rented the boat sometime around 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday (July 8). Ventura County Sheriff's deputies located little Josey Hollis Dorsey and when they spoke to him, he shared that his mother jumped into the water but never came back.

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The boy was spotted by other boaters who came to his rescue and he'd been alone for approximately three hours before being found. A search of the lake hasn't' turned up any clues for investigators. Rivera's vehicle was still in the parking area and Rivera's son is now being cared for by family members. Authorities continue to search for her. 

Just yesterday, the actress shared a photo of herself with her son along with the caption, "Just the two of us." Naya shares Josey with her ex-husband, actor Ryan Dorsey. The two were married from 2014 to 2018 and the relationship came following her engagement to Big Sean. There are many rumors and speculative reports about what could have happened to Naya Rivera, but for now, we just pray for her safe return and will keep you updated as news unfolds.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.