A Wetumpka woman last seen Wednesday afternoon in the area of West Osceola Street was found deceased Thursday morning.
Searches by the Wetumpka police and fire departments along with many friends and family were conducted Wednesday afternoon evening and Thursday morning after Elizabeth Clark, 81, of Wetumpka was reported missing. Neighbors were asked to look through security footage to see if any information could be obtained.
Clark was found before 8:30 a.m. deceased.
“A continuous and thorough search effort was launched,” Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis said. “I am incredibly proud of their swift, coordinated response and the compassion and reverence they demonstrated throughout this difficult ordeal. Their actions reflect the deep care and commitment they have for every member of our community.”
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding Clark’s disappearance and death remains ongoing and no further details are available at this time.
