Dana Rishpy (Missing Tourist)
Female solo traveler disappears without a trace from a popular resort in Mexico
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Dana was born into a wealthy family based primarily in Haifa, Israel. Her parents (Dania and Dror Rishpy) had four children, of which Dana was the youngest by ten years. The Rishpy’s were highly multi-cultural, perhaps owing to her mother’s past as a travel agent or her father’s previous job as a pilot with the airline El-Al and as the personal pilot for Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. Her parents were seasoned travelers themselves and spent early 2007 hiking and backpacking in South America.
Dana herself wass a dual German-Israeli citizen, familiar with travel and confident in being abroad having visited several countries over her lifetime, some as a solo traveler. She was comfortable being in the spotlight — striking since childhood for her eyes and lovely hair. As a child she modeled for a popular Israeli brand of fruit, with her image shown in stores across the country.
An active young woman, many of Dana’s photos showcase travels with family and friends or participation in athletic or out-door activities.
According to her blog, Dana was also interested in animation and the arts, a hobby she was carrying with her into her career interests.
As required of Israeli citizens, Dana had completed her military service, and was now considering where she wanted her life to go. She…
