Rapid City, S.D. – The family of Jory Low Dog, a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe who vanished on September 18, is urging the community to join an ongoing search effort. The family has created a GoFundMe page to offset the costs of meals, fuel, lodging and other expenses tied to the multi‑day operation.
Family leads the call for assistance
The campaign was started by Nico Sheppard, Jory’s brother, who said he is helping their mother, Elaine Low Dog Hopkins, locate her missing son. In a message posted to the fundraising page, Hopkins described her son as “a son, a brother, a nephew, a cousin, a friend, a classmate, a coworker, and a dad.” She added that Jory graduated high school a year early, began his working life at McDonald’s, and was known for his intelligence and sense of humor.
How volunteers can help
Organizers have identified a focus area on the more than 2.8‑million‑acre Cheyenne River Reservation, but they still need additional hands, horses and all‑terrain vehicles to cover the vast terrain. Residents are asked to join organized grid searches, check home and hunting cameras, and stay alert for anything unusual while traveling rural roads. Any information should be reported to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Police Department.
Community response and ongoing needs
Since the launch of the GoFundMe campaign, volunteers, donors and local residents have offered support, but the family says the search remains a significant undertaking. “We remain grateful for the help we have received,” the family said, adding that continued public awareness is essential to bringing Jory home.
How to contribute
Donations can be made through the GoFundMe page linked in the original story. Contributions will be used to cover essential expenses such as meals for search teams, fuel for vehicles, lodging for volunteers traveling from outside the reservation, and other logistical costs.
Contact information
Anyone with information about Jory Low Dog’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Police Department directly.
Original reporting: KOTA (Gray) – local — read the source article.
