UPDATE: Missing Napanee woman located alive and well

The 71-year-old was last seen Monday morning on Westplain Rd.

UPDATE 2: A 71-year-old woman missing since Monday has been found alive in a wooded area near her Westplain Road home in Greater Napanee.

She was reported missing the morning of Monday, August 4, 2025, prompting a major search effort by the Lennox and Addington OPP. Officers were joined by the OPP Emergency Response Team, three Canine Units, a helicopter from OPP Aviation Services, ATV units, and trained volunteers from OSARVA, Rideau Search and Rescue, and Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue.

The search stretched over several days and covered rugged terrain. Finally, on Thursday afternoon, August 7, members of the Emergency Response Team, a Canine Unit, and OSARVA volunteers located the woman alive in the forest.

She was in stable condition and was turned over to L&A County Paramedics for care.

“I want to thank everyone who played a role in the successful location of this missing person. This was an amazing example of teamwork, involving not only OPP members, but those from other agencies, as well as the dedicated volunteers who undergo special training to take part in incidents like this, and members of the public who called in potential tips.” – Inspector Dave Tovell, Commander, L&A County OPP

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UPDATE Thursday, August 7: The Lennox and Addington OPP report the missing 71-year-old woman last seen on Monday morning has been located alive. The OPP shared she's in the care of EMS.

"We would like to thank everyone involved in the search and anyone that took the time to search their property and call in valuable tips."

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Original Article: The search continues for a missing 71-year-old woman last seen near Lime Lake Road.

The OPP say Heather was last spotted around 9:30 a.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025, on Westplain Road in Napanee. She is described as 5-foot-8 with short grey-brown hair, and was wearing a red and white shirt with black pants.

The OPP provided an update Tuesday morning that Aviation Services will be in the area along with East Region Emergency Response Team members.

Anyone who may have seen her or has information is asked to call 1-888-310-1122 and refer to case number E251044210.

Story by Emily Chatwood