Four Americans from Lake City, South Carolina were violently abducted in a Mexican border city while on a road trip for cosmetic surgery. Two of the travelers were tragically reported deceased, while the other two survived and were returned to the United States.

The abductees’ families were left anxious and bewildered as they awaited updates from family members and news reports. Local, state, and federal lawmakers expressed their support and pledged to investigate the incident.

The families of the survivors described the abductees as close acquaintances and expressed their relief that two family members had survived. “We’re just thankful they survived,” a family member stated. “Our hearts break for the families of those who perished.”

The incident is currently being investigated by both local and federal authorities. The identities of the abductees have not yet been disclosed, and authorities are still investigating the incident to determine its specifics. The investigation is ongoing, and the victims’ families have requested privacy during this trying period.