A 13-year-old girl named Morgane Rivoal went missing in Pabu, Côtes-d’Armor, on November 25, 2024, after leaving home for school. Despite extensive search efforts involving hundreds of volunteers and police, no significant leads have emerged. Her mother publicly expressed the family’s anguish, appealing for Morgane’s return. The community has rallied around the family, sharing messages of hope and support on social media, reflecting a deep sense of concern and solidarity during this distressing time.
Community in Pabu Unites in Search for Missing Teen
Since the early hours of November 25, 2024, an unsettling atmosphere has enveloped the tranquil town of Pabu in Côtes-d’Armor. Morgane Rivoal, just 13 years old, left her home to attend college, only to vanish without a trace. Despite the passage of time, her family and the community remain in the dark, desperate for any news regarding her whereabouts.
Intensive Search Efforts Mobilized
In response to this alarming disappearance, which has been labeled ‘worrying’ by Saint-Brieuc’s public prosecutor, Nicolas Heitz, authorities have launched a comprehensive search initiative. Starting on November 29, a citizen-led search saw nearly 800 volunteers rally together, determined to comb the area in hopes of uncovering clues. The following Sunday, the search operations ramped up further, with an additional 20 gendarmes joining the investigation, alongside teams conducting door-to-door inquiries and road checks. Despite these extensive efforts, the lack of significant leads has left Morgane’s family in a state of profound distress.
After eight agonizing days of uncertainty, Morgane’s mother, Aurore Rivoal, reached out through social media with a heartrending message, voicing the family’s anguish: ‘My daughter, it has been 8 days since you left the house to go to the bus, 8 days since we have had no news or sign of you. Come back to us, give us a sign, dad and I will come to get you wherever you are. We miss you,’ she shared, filled with both sorrow and hope. This emotional plea highlights the intense waiting and rising anxiety surrounding the young girl’s mysterious absence.
On that fateful morning, nothing foreshadowed the tragic turn of events. Morgane had bid farewell to her parents, who were busy with their morning routines, blissfully unaware that their daughter would not board the school bus that day. Hours later, concern mounted, leading to a report to the gendarmerie, initially suspecting a potential runaway situation. However, the lack of evidence or leads after extensive searches has heightened the urgency for both law enforcement and the community to intensify their efforts in locating her.
In the aftermath of Morgane’s disappearance, a surge of support has emerged across social media platforms. Many users, moved by the family’s plight, have shared messages of encouragement and solidarity. ‘Courage to all, these days are so long, we hope for news of Morgane soon. We are thinking of you, and if needed, we are here,’ one user wrote. Another added, ‘It’s a beautiful text and a lovely photo. I hope she sees them and comes back soon. Don’t hesitate if needed, and lots of courage.’
Messages directed to Morgane echo the sentiments of hope and longing. ‘Morgane, give a sign to your parents, your brother, your sister, and all your family. Hoping to see you back with your loved ones soon,’ one comment implored, while another urged, ‘Morgane, give a sign to your family or to someone you trust in your surroundings.’ These heartfelt expressions reflect the deep sense of community and the shared hope for Morgane’s safe return.