Michigan Woman Rescued After Days in Freezing Woods Following Car Fire

Nancy Bloomquist, 74, was found alive in Grant Township thanks to drone-assisted search efforts after her vehicle malfunctioned and caught fire during extreme weather.

Nancy Bloomquist, 74, was located on Sunday in a wooded area, three days after her vehicle caught fire and left her stranded in freezing conditions.
Her 2024 GMC Terrain became disabled and ignited after its engine failed while attempting to gain traction on a private road during hazardous weather conditions.
Bloomquist fled the burning car but tried to return for her phone, a decision that left her stranded in below-freezing temperatures with rain and light snow complicating her survival.
Aerial search efforts using drones were instrumental in locating her approximately 150 yards from the burned vehicle after she sought shelter by a fallen tree.
She is currently receiving treatment for exposure at a hospital, with authorities emphasizing the role of modern rescue technology in her survival.