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Missing woman found safe in Jones County after overnight search
By Kaitlin Howell,
29 days ago
JONES COUNTY, Miss. ( WHLT ) – After an overnight search, a missing woman has been found safe in Jones County.
Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said they received a report about the missing woman just after 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. The woman was reported missing near Tallahala Creek at the Union bridge.
According to officials, the woman was reportedly floating in the creek and broke away from her group to return home around 6:30 p.m. When the group arrived back at their parking area, they realized the woman was missing because her vehicle was still parked in the area.
Rescue crews searched the area from Saturday night to Sunday morning.
Around 8:00 a.m., officials said the woman was found by a Good Samaritan at North Pumping Station Road. She declined medical treatment and transport.
According to officials, the woman said she had gotten lost getting back to her car and spent the night on a sandbar until she believed it was safe to venture out at daylight.
After an overnight search, a missing woman has been found safe in Jones County. (Courtesy: Moselle VFD)
“The Jones County Fire Council would like to take this time to remind everyone to be safety aware when participating in water recreation. Always have a method of communication, make sure others know exactly where you will enter the water and expected route, and utilize water safety equipment. Know what to do if you get lost. Water safety courses are an excellent way to educate yourselves and your family!” officials said.
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