Emilee Risling was a 33-year-old mother of two when she mysteriously disappeared in October 2021 in Northern California. Connected to three tribes, Hoopa Valley, Karuk, and Yurok, Emmilee's life was rooted in tradition. However, in the months before her disappearance, she was struggling with her mental health. Her family is still desperately trying to find her.

The Hoopa Valley Tribe offers a $20,000 reward for information leading to Emmilee's safe return. She is described as 5'2, 140 pounds, with short brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on Emmilee Risling's disappearance or whereabouts can call Hoopa Tribal Police Dispatch at (530) 625-4202.

Sources:

https://www.yuroktribe.org/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yurok

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/2/23/22946698/indigenous-women-missing-emmilee-risling-yurok-hupa-karuk-wiyot-tribes-norhtern-california-coast

https://www.yuroktribe.org/post/yurok-tribe-issues-emergency-declaration-to-raise-awareness-about-mmiw

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2004/09/21/a-journey-of-many-lifetimes/958d338b-cda0-4bc9-a25e-3af8a05888fb/ 

https://www.klcc.org/crime-law-justice/2022-02-21/the-case-of-emilee-rislings-disappearance-has-relatives-and-mmiw-advocates-calling-for-greater-attention-and-better-data-collection

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