Missing woman found safe in Jones County after overnight search

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – After an overnight search, a missing woman was found safe in Jones County.

Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said they received a report of the missing woman shortly after 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. The woman was reported missing near Tallahala Creek at the Union Bridge.

According to authorities, the woman floated in the creek and separated from her group to return home around 6:30 p.m. When the group returned to their parking lot, they realized the woman was missing because her vehicle was still parked in the creek. area.

Rescue teams searched the area from Saturday evening to Sunday morning.

Around 8 a.m., authorities said the woman was found by a good Samaritan on North Pumping Station Road. She refused medical treatment and transportation.

Authorities say the woman said she got lost getting to her car and spent the night on a sandbar until she felt it was safe to venture outside in daylight.

“The Jones County Fire Council would like to take this time to remind everyone to be vigilant about safety when participating in water recreation. Always have a method of communication, make sure others know exactly where you will enter the water and your intended route, and use water safety equipment. Know what to do if you get lost. Water safety classes are a great way to educate yourself and your family! “” officials said.