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Missing Oakland Woman Found Safe After Three Days in Mendocino Wilderness

Elizabeth Schenk, 70, was located by search teams 200 yards from a piece of clothing in a heavily wooded area.

  • Elizabeth Schenk went missing on May 21 while hiking near Fort Bragg, California.
  • More than 70 search and rescue volunteers and seven scent-trailing dogs were involved in the search.
  • Schenk was considered at risk due to her age and pre-existing medical conditions.
  • She was found in stable condition with only minor scratches and abrasions.
  • Authorities used a combination of search teams, canines, and drones to locate her.
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