NEW DETAILS: Missing woman in Edmonson County found safe

The woman who was reported missing has been located safe, according to authorities.

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On Wednesday, the Hart County Search and Rescue Team posted that crews are still active for an ongoing search.

Around 5 a.m. Wednesday, the team shared that they have one crew still searching. Hart County Search and Rescue reported that they got a call around 10 p.m. for a missing person search. We don’t know too much about the case itself as of right now.

Hart County Search and Rescue has confirmed with News 40 that they are currently searching for a woman who was posted by the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office this morning.

The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office released an urgent alert around 2 a.m, saying they are searching for a 46-year-old woman with Down Syndrome.

The woman was last seen leaving a residence on Noah Stevens Road in Edmonson County around 7:30 p.m. last night.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of this individual, deputies ask that you call them at 270-597-2157.

This is a developing story and News 40 will update you as soon as we know more.