A missing person has been found...

At approximately midnight on Sunday night, a 68-year-old female walked away from her home in Eli. After her husband was unable to locate her, he contacted Russell County Dispatch, who notified local Emergency Management and the Search & Rescue team was then notified. The team arrived on scene at approximately 8:30AM on Monday morning and through coordinated efforts, the female was located safely within two hours.

With over 4,000 missing person reports filed each year in Kentucky and hundreds still unresolved, every successful search is a testament to the power of teamwork and community support.

SAR extends their sincere gratitude to their partners—Russell County Dispatch, Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Russell County EMS and Russell County Emergency Management — for their exceptional support and quick response that made this success possible.

Every call reinforces our commitment to the safety and unity of our community. Thank you to everyone who plays a role in keeping Russell County safe.