Putnam Co. woman found alive after missing for one week

UPDATE (11:00 p.m.) – “It feels great. It’s a relief. Feel joy that she’s alive and with us,” said one of Britney Gard’s family members as they gathered at Henricks Regional Wednesday night.

The family is still waiting to get more information on the 46-year-old mother who is being treated at the hospital.

Gard is receiving medical attention after being found in a wooded area just 2.5 miles away from her home. 

At this time, it is still unknown how Gard ended up in the woods after being reported as missing for eight days.

“No one knows what happened. No one knows how she got there. No one knows what happened,” said the family. 

Still with little information, the family said they are just grateful she is now safe. 

This is still a developing story, and WTWO/WAWV will keep providing more information as it becomes available.

UPDATE (7:40 p.m.) — Britney Gard was found 2.5 miles away from her home in a wooded area, officials confirm.

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said Gard is currently being cleared by a medical staff.

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(ORIGINAL) PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A missing Putnam County woman was found alive Wednesday, her family said.

46-year-old Britney Gard was reported missing after local fire departments responded to a structure fire at her home on October 1. Gard was not at home during the fire, and since then family and friends had not been able to make contact with her.

However, on Wednesday night her family confirmed that she was found alive and she was seeking medical treatment.

This is a breaking story and we will have more information as it becomes available