Janelle Banda, who was last seen Friday night, has been found safe.
COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. — A camper who went missing on Friday in northern Arizona has been found alive and safe, according to authorities.
The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office said Janelle Banda, 32, was last seen in the area known as the Edge of the World near the end of Woody Mountain Road overlooking Bear Sign Canyon on Friday at around 10:30 p.m.
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The sheriff’s office said she walked away from her camp and did not return. The CCSO search and rescue unit conducted a search of the area.
On June 16, the sheriff’s office said Banda had been found safe. Her family told 12News she was located at the bottom of a cliff.
Sarah Banda, Janelle’s sister, said the family is relieved to know she’s alright.
“I couldn’t imagine my life without her, and I’m so happy that I get to still have more time with her,” the sister said.
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office said they hoisted Banda out of a canyon using their Huey helicopter.
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