The physique of a 94-year-old girl who went lacking final week was discovered alongside the San Juan Creek in San Juan Capistrano close to the place she was final seen, based on the Orange County Sheriff’s Division.
The physique was found at about 11:30 a.m. Monday within the space the place authorities had been looking for Shirley “Jean” Airth, who was final seen leaving her dwelling within the 32000 block of By way of Buena Dec. 18 at about 5 p.m., based on a information launch from the Sheriff’s Division.
The division is ready on affirmation from the coroner, however authorities consider that the physique is that of Airth. Authorities don’t consider her demise to be suspicious.
“On behalf of the OC Sheriff’s Division, we’d like to supply our condolences to Jean’s household and thank the various groups who assisted within the search, town of San Juan Capistrano, and the general public,” based on the Sheriff’s Division information launch.
A relative of Airth’s posted in a Fb group known as “Deliver Jean dwelling!”: “My household and I can’t thanks all sufficient for the love, prayers and assist during the last week,” the submit mentioned. “They’ve discovered my Grandma Jean. Might she relaxation in peace understanding how a lot she was liked by her household and this unbelievable group. Maintain your family members tight this vacation season.”
