State Police Search for Woman with Dementia Woman Found Deceased

On September 29, 2022, at approximately 6:58 p.m., New York State Police at Margaretville responded to a report that an 85-year-old woman with dementia left her residence on foot several hours prior and could not be located. 

On organized search was formed to search the area near Wolf Hollow Road in the town of Andes.  Troopers and New York State Police K9 were assisted by New York State Forest Rangers and Delhi Village Police. 

The woman was located deceased about a mile from her residence by a K9 with the Delhi Village Police.  There is no indication of any foul play.