Missing Woman Found Alive 17 Miles From Where Her Vehicle Was Located
Summary
Heather Wayment, a 46-year-old hiker, went missing in Idaho and was found alive by mountain bikers 17 miles from her car. The search for her involved multiple rescue teams and community help, and she was airlifted to a medical center for treatment.Key Facts
- Heather Wayment, a 46-year-old hiker, was reported missing in Idaho on Wednesday morning.
- Her family last contacted her on Tuesday; license plate cameras saw her car traveling on Highway 75.
- Search operations involved foot teams, mountain bikes, drones, helicopters, and dogs.
- Mountain bikers found her on Thursday afternoon, 17 miles from her vehicle.
- A satellite phone call alerted emergency services to her location.
- An air ambulance flew her to St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise for treatment.
- Several agencies, including Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue and Snake River Search and Rescue, participated in the operation.
- The Blaine County Sheriff's Office thanked everyone involved in the search and rescue effort.
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