In the end, it was more of a coincidence that led the search team to their destination.
While trying to recover a crashed drone, the helpers came across a tent.
Inside was the woman they were in the Utah wilderness because of.
The case is particularly noteworthy because of the length of the search.
As reported by the British Guardian, among others, the 47-year-old was seen for the last time in November 2020.
At that time your car was parked in the parking lot in front of a hiking trail.
Apparently there was no sign of life over the winter.
On Sunday, the helpers found their camp in Diamond Fork Canyon, around 80 kilometers southeast of Salt Lake City.
When the search forces approached the tent, the woman came out, according to the newspaper.
“We now believe that she has deliberately been in the area since November 2020,” the police said: “She had a little food with her and explained that she also fed on grass and moss.
Water wasn't a problem because of a nearby river. "
Police officer Spencer Cannon told local TV station KSL-TV, “Aside from the fact that she survived, it's a tough life out there.
We are very happy that we were able to establish contact. ”According to the police, the woman appeared to be voluntarily in the wilderness while she was considered missing to the outside world.
Aside from general weakness and malnutrition, the authorities said there were no physical consequences of the long time in the wilderness.
The woman was still taken to the hospital for examinations.
The woman has not broken a law
As part of the search and investigation, it was suspected that she might suffer from mental health problems.
The first contact after their discovery had reinforced this suspicion.
Most people would hardly want to live under comparable conditions, the statement from the Utah Country Sheriff's Office said.
It is important for the office to emphasize that the woman has not broken any law.
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