Deysi Pacheco Bonilla, a 26-year-old woman from El Salvador, was last seen on May 18, 2022, near McAllen, Texas. She was traveling with a group led by a coyote (human smuggler) and, according to her family, developed severe health problems during the journey — including heat exhaustion and swollen feet from extensive walking. Family members say the smuggler abandoned her when she could no longer continue and left her under a tree.

In her final contact, Deysi told family she was in poor health, said she tried to call 911, and considered surrendering to U.S. immigration authorities. Her relatives have asked the Salvadoran consulate for help and hope she may have been taken into custody by immigration officials, but there have been no confirmed reports about her whereabouts.

The family and friends continue searching and fear the worst while holding out hope for news. If anyone saw Deysi around McAllen, Texas, on or after May 18, 2022, or has information about her possible contact with immigration authorities, please come forward.