A woman reported missing for three days was rescued by two men who found her trapped in a muddy puddle about a hundred miles away from her home.
Kathryn Woessner, 68, went missing on June 3 from Akeley, Minnesota, causing concern among her family and friends. After three days, friends Adam Sandbeck and Mike Gravalin set out on their ATVs in Minneapolis, a considerable distance from her residence.
While exploring an unfamiliar route, they stumbled upon a van parked in an isolated area, prompting them to investigate further. To their surprise, they initially thought they had discovered a lifeless body, with only the woman’s head visible above the mud.
Upon closer examination, they realized she was alive as she whispered for help, but in a critical condition. Acting swiftly, they managed to extricate her from the mud and called for emergency assistance.
Following the rescue, Ms. Woessner was taken to the hospital for treatment, and authorities are conducting an inquiry into the circumstances that led to her being so far from home and stranded on a remote trail.
In an interview with KARE, the rescuers recounted their discovery, with Mr. Sandbeck expressing shock at initially mistaking her for dead. Reflecting on the incident, he believed it was providence that led them to her location, emphasizing the importance of rural volunteers in emergency services.
The men shared their experience on social media and mentioned plans to go on their previously scheduled ride. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office later confirmed that the rescued woman was indeed Ms. Woessner.
