Law enforcement search for woman with dementia, located deceased

30 September 2022
 
 
NEW YORK STATE POLICE 
Major Jeffrey A. VanAuken
Troop C Commander
 



 
PRESS RELEASE
 

On September 29, 2022, at approximately 6:58 p.m., New York State Police at Margaretville responded to a report that an 85-year-old woman with dementia left her residence on foot several hours prior and could not be located. 

On organized search was formed to search the area near Wolf Hollow Road in the town of Andes.  Troopers and New York State Police K9 were assisted by New York State Forest Rangers and Delhi Village Police. 

The woman was located deceased about a mile from her residence by a K9 with the Delhi Village Police.  There is no indication of any foul play. 

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