Missing Revelstoke senior found safe after being missing overnight

UPDATE: A 73-year-old Revelstoke woman has been found alive and well after going missing Friday night.

CP Rail staff assisted RCMP in locating Alice Lines 12 kilometres west of town at a train switching station.

Lines was brought out to Highway 1 by CP Rail staff in a truck to an awaiting ambulance.

It’s not known where Lines spent the cold night.

RCMP praised railway workers — along with Revelstoke Search and Rescue volunteers — for their efforts in helping locate Lines.

The senior is being assessed at Queen Victoria Hospital.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Revelstoke RCMP and local search officials have come together to look for a 73-year-old woman who went missing Friday night.

Alice Lines left her home on Second Street near Wright Street around 8 p.m., according to Staff Sgt. Kurt Grabinsky.

“The female is experiencing symptoms of dementia and is most likely unaware of her current surroundings,” Grabinsky said.

An overnight search was unsuccessful.  Temperatures dropped to zero, making for greater concern for the woman.

Revelstoke residents are asked to check outbuildings on their properties, while being very cautious for bears in the area.

“During the searches conducted last night the police noted a fair amount of bear activity,” he said. “Those who assist in searching their properties and surrounding areas are encouraged to be cautious, make noise and be prepared.”

Lines is described as 5 foot 4, about 110 pounds. She has short grey hair and blue eyes.

The long-time resident of Revelstoke was last seen wearing a black jacket with a white stripe on it and white pants. She is most likely carrying a brown purse, according to police.

Lines is a frequent walker and has been known to travel long distances on foot before tiring, said Grabinsky.

If you see the missing woman, you’re asked to call 911 or Revelstoke RCMP at 250-837-5255.