An 81-year-old Christchurch woman was found lying in long grass beside a walking track after spending four nights in the elements, police say.<\/p>\n
Valerie Hargrave was located in Ferrymead on Tuesday evening on Tunnel Rd, between a walking track and the road, after disappearing from her Woolston home on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie said she had spent four nights outdoors.<\/p>\n
“It is not yet known how long she had been in that location. Enquiries into her movements remain ongoing.”<\/p>\n
Baillie thanked the community and local businesses for their assistance with the search.<\/p>\n
“Valerie remains in hospital receiving medical care and is surrounded by her loved ones. Our thoughts are with Valerie and her family as she recovers.”<\/p>\n
In a statement shared on Facebook, Hargrave’s granddaughter thanked the community, police and search and rescue teams for their “incredible support and kindness” throughout the search.<\/p>\n
“We are so pleased to have Val found safe and alive after an incredibly worrying few days,” she said.<\/p>\n
“We are so amazed and thankful for the way this community has shown up and effortlessly helped us search for Val.”<\/p>\n
She said the family was “overwhelmed with relief” at the outcome and grateful for everyone who helped bring Hargrave home safely.<\/p>\n
“We are certainly hugging her a little tighter today. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.”<\/p>\n
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