MISSING WOMAN FOUND BY MOTORIST IN RAMONA

East County News Service

September 24, 2023 (Ramona) – After Zita Swanson, 66, went  missing from her home on G Street in Ramona on Sept.21, the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue activated 32 volunteers who helped search for her. She was found by a driver heading to work, who noticed her in bushes along Mussey Grade Road around 5:30 the next morning.

She was considered at risk due to a medical condition. Fortunately, after being evaluated by paramedics, she has been reunited with her family.

A statement from the Sheriff’s office says,  “We thank the media and the public in looking out for Zita. We also appreciate the quick response of our Search and Rescue Volunteers. The all-volunteer unit performs wilderness and urban rescues, as well as searches for missing and at-risk persons.  Teams are available 24 hours per day to respond to local, state and federal agency requests.  To learn more about SAR, click here.”

If you have a loved one or is caring for someone who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, the Sheriff’s free Take Me Home Program can help if they get lost or wander away. The physical and medical information you provide and other pertinent details about their care will help tailor the search and rescue response to help bring the patient home safely. Learn more about Take Me Home here.