Grey Eagle Woman Found Safely By Law Enforcement After Being Reported Missing Overnight

On May 16th, 2025 at approximately 01:45 A.M., the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing adult female in section 19 of Grey Eagle Township, rural Grey Eagle. It was reported the female was 90 years of age and has dementia. Todd County Deputies responded to the area immediately to gather information and began search efforts. While gathering information, Deputies learned the adult female was last seen around 10:30 P.M. on May 15th, 2025.
During this time, Grey Eagle Fire Department and Melrose Ambulance was requested to assist in the search. Sauk Centre Police Department K-9 and Melrose Police Department responded to assist in searching the area. A Todd County Deputy deployed a drone equipped with thermal imaging to assist in the search.
After a thorough ground search of the area in the inclement weather conditions, a Melrose Police Officer had located the adult female in a field nearby around 03:43 A.M. The adult female was quickly tended to by medical personnel and was in stable condition.
The Sheriff’s Office is thankful for the outcome and quick assistance from our neighboring agencies, Sauk Centre Police Department, Melrose Police Department, Melrose Ambulance Service, Grey Eagle Fire Department, and vigilant citizens in the area who helped.