Two individuals rescued a missing woman who had been absent for three days after finding her trapped in a muddy puddle resembling quicksand, located a hundred miles away from her home. Kathryn Woessner, 68, was last seen on June 3 in Akeley, Minnesota, before disappearing, causing concern among her loved ones. Following her disappearance, friends Adam Sandbeck and Mike Gravalin set out on their all-terrain vehicles in Minneapolis, over three hours from her residence.
While exploring an off-the-beaten-path route on a whim, they stumbled upon her in the puddle. Initially mistaking her for a lifeless body, they soon realized she was alive as she whispered to them. Despite her critical condition, they managed to extricate her from the sand and promptly contacted emergency services.
Ms. Woessner was subsequently admitted to the hospital as authorities initiated an investigation into the circumstances that led the vulnerable woman far from home onto the remote trail. The rescuers recounted their discovery to KARE, expressing their shock and relief at finding her alive. They emphasized the fortuitous nature of their encounter and credited divine intervention for guiding them to her location.
Reflecting on the incident, one of the rescuers highlighted the significance of rural volunteers from emergency services and expressed gratitude for their pivotal role in such situations. The men intend to proceed with their original weekend plans after the harrowing experience.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office later confirmed that Ms. Woessner was indeed the woman rescued by the two men.