Fredericksburg, Texas (KWTX) – An 81-year-old woman reported missing at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area was found Wednesday morning and pronounced dead, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
TPWD said the woman became lost on the park’s Loop Trail around 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 19.
Search efforts continued into the night but were cut short after dark when significant storms moved into the area, making conditions unsafe.
Crews returned to continue the search Wednesday morning. TPWD said the woman was located around 9:30 a.m. and pronounced dead by the Justice of the Peace.
Texas State Park Police will take the lead on the investigation, TPWD said.
Multiple agencies assisted with the search, including Texas Game Wardens, Willow City Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Fredericksburg Fire/EMS, Llano County Sheriff’s Office, Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office and Hamilton County EMS.
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