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Ontario woman missing from B.C. music festival found safe
Police say a 28-year-old Ontario paramedic reported missing after Shambhala Music Festival in the West Kootenays has been found safe and is receiving medical care.
A 28-year-old Ontario paramedic who was reported missing after attending Shambhala Music Festival in B.C.’s West Kootenays has been found safe, police confirmed Friday morning.
She was last seen in the early hours of July 27 and was reported missing Tuesday. Search-and-rescue volunteers in Salmo mobilized, while her family travelled from Ontario to assist with the search.
In a statement, the family said she is receiving medical care and asked for privacy. It thanked the Salmo RCMP, the festival, donors and members of the public for their support.
The family said any donated funds not needed for travel costs will be given to Salmo Search and Rescue.