Woman reported missing in Torrevieja found safe in Guardamar
A man out exercising found the woman disoriented and alerted Guardamar Local Police, whose swift response enabled her to receive assistance. According to information gathered, a missing person report had been filed in Torrevieja that same day.
An elderly woman was found in Guardamar del Segura at around 8.40pm on Thursday after losing her way while walking near the port. A passer-by who was out exercising alerted the Local Police, preventing her from continuing to walk without knowing where she was.
The incident began when the man came across the woman, who was around 70 to 80 years old. She asked him whether she was heading towards the town centre.
When he asked where she was going, the woman could not say which street she was looking for. She explained that she wanted to reach the town centre, although she was walking towards the port area of Guardamar at the time.
During their conversation, she said that she lived in Torrevieja and had set out on foot from La Mata, intending to make her way there. When told that she was in Guardamar del Segura, she realised she had got lost.
Seeing that the woman appeared disoriented, the man contacted Guardamar Local Police to ask for assistance.
He also phoned Torrevieja Local Police to check whether anyone had reported a disappearance that might be connected with the case. According to the information he received, a missing person report had been filed earlier that day.
A member of the public’s actions helped prevent further risks
Calling the police meant the woman could be assisted before the situation potentially became more serious, particularly if night fell while she was still without help.
The woman appeared to be in good general health when they met, with no visible injuries.
The man who found her told this newspaper that he wanted to thank Guardamar del Segura Local Police for their swift response, the assistance they provided and the way they treated him. He praised the officers’ response to the incident.
The episode highlights the importance of members of the public working with the police when someone appears to be disoriented or in need of help.
A responsible response ensured the woman received assistance and did not continue walking aimlessly, with the risks that could have involved.
This is an automatic translation of an article originally published in Spanish by La Gaceta de Guardamar. If in doubt, the Spanish version prevails. Read the original · More news in English