LA woman swept away by river at Sequoia National Park while trying to save sister

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LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles woman is missing after she was swept away by a river at Sequoia National Park while trying to save her sister.

What we know:

The victim, Jomarie Grace Lao Calasanz, was on a day trip with family and friends near the river on Sunday, May 25 when the incident took place.

"While taking the first dip of the day in deceivingly calm waters, Joanne, Jomarie's older sister, started to get swept away. With a brave loving heart and amazing courage, Jomarie, being a swimmer, instantly swam to save her sister," her family shared on a GoFundMe page.

"Both quickly got swept away into the rapids. While the river released Joanne, it is our deep regret to inform everyone that Jomarie has not yet been found."

"Please continue to pray for her recovery, so th