They also expressed their gratitude for everyone’s “love and dedication” to the quest. The family posted on Facebook, saying, “You have been our strength,
whether you drove across the county, brought out your boats, flew drones, searched on foot for hours, or donated to help her family.”
Isabella Hergert, the sister of Valdes, praised her sibling and said that she was “too good for this world.” Herget wrote, “I love you and I will see you again in every lifetime.”
in his message. You have a special place in my heart and I will always seek you out. According to NBC2, Valdes struggled with melancholy
while preparing for a marathon and running great distances. We sincerely apologize for this terrible loss. We are praying and thinking about the bereaved family.
