AZ AZ - Zoey Rivers, 17, last seen near 181st and Vencino, Gilbert, 9 Apr 2024

[ifindedout]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1778111901169492374

 

[TravelingBug]

Praying she's found safely and quickly.

She seems to be a remarkable and strong girl who has been through a whole lot.

She's a wrestler and is/was on her HS team (even competed at state this year for her senior year!)

She didn't know her father, was taken away from her mom at a young age (specifics in the article) then bounced around between family members before ending up in the foster system.

She was ultimately adopted by the family (she shares their last name) who:

Eventually, she did find her family that would “love her as much as she loved them.”

Her bio mom tragically died 5 years ago, and then her brother a month later.

She apparently really struggled during covid and in sharing about her life said:

Zoey is truly an inspiration, and she wants everyone to know, “it won’t always be like this.”

Casteel Lady Wrestler, Zoey Rivers, Shares Her Inspirational Story

https://youtu.be/zTyfmuJ1Xzo Meet Zoey Rivers. She is a lady wrestler at Casteel high school. At first glance, you see a young, happy, and normal high schooler, but get to know her and you will see a warrior who has been through a lot. This strong and inspiring young lady has seen more trials...

sports360az.com

Youtube of her story:

 

[iulia]

Her NamUs page has been removed.

Missing Person / NamUs #MP138902

View NamUs missing persons case MP138902, for Zoey Anne Rivers, missing from Gilbert, Arizona. Date of last contact: Apr 09, 2024. NCMEC case number: --.

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