'Glee' Naya Rivera Missing in US Lake... Search Continues for Second Day

American actress Naya Rivera / Photo by Naya Rivera Instagram capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] Naya Rivera, an actress who gained great popularity for her role as Santana Lopez in the famous American drama 'Glee,' has gone missing.

According to foreign media including The New York Times on the 9th (local time), Rivera reportedly went missing while boating on Lake Piru in California the day before (the 8th).

At the time, Rivera was understood to have rented a boat and gone out on the lake with her 4-year-old son. About three hours later, another boat passing nearby discovered the boat and reported it.

Rivera's son was wearing a life jacket when found and was safely rescued, currently confirmed to be in a safe condition.

Local police are focusing on the possibility that Rivera drowned and have been conducting search operations for the second day using helicopters and divers.

Meanwhile, Rivera, who started as a child actress, debuted in 1991 with CBS's 'The Royal Family.' Since then, she has actively continued her career appearing in dramas such as 'Smart Guy,' 'Glee,' 'Devious Maids,' and the movie 'The Devil's Door.'