Sheriffs Office Finds Missing Adult

SHARON SPRINGS — On Sunday, July 7, members of the Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to  the Village of Sharon Springs for a report of a missing vulnerable adult. A search of the area ensued and  after approximately two hours, the subject was located by members of the Sheriff’s Office utilizing  Project Lifesaver. Search efforts were hampered by treacherous terrain and weather. The patient was  not injured but was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. The Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office  was assisted by the New York State Police, New York State Forest Rangers, New York State Department  of Homeland Security Office of Fire Prevention and Control, Schoharie County Search and Rescue Team,  Schoharie County EMS, Sharon Springs Fire and EMS and Otsego County Fire Service.  

We wish to remind Schoharie County residents that the Sheriff’s Office participates in Project  Lifesaver. Project Lifesaver can be utilized to track anyone that may be prone to wandering or getting  lost due to a mental health or medical condition. Anyone interested in Project Lifesaver may contact the  Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office at (518)295-8114.