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Body of missing 77-year-old woman found in Oscoda Co.

The body of Karen Adams was found around 1 p.m. Sunday, less than a mile from her vehicle. No foul play is suspected in her death, investigators say.
Credit: Michigan State Police

ATLANTA, Mich. — UPDATE 5/9/2023: The body of 77-year-old Karen Adams was located in Oscoda County on Sunday afternoon, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Adams was reported missing on Wednesday, May 3. On Saturday, Adams' vehicle was located near Mio in Oscoda County. It was stuck on a snowmobile trail in Huron National Forest.

Troopers with the Michigan State Police and a helicopter unit were dispatched to search for Adams. Her body was found around 1 p.m. Sunday, less than a mile from her vehicle.

Investigators believe exposure to the elements was her cause of death. No foul play is suspected.

ORIGINAL STORY: 

The Montmorency County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing woman from St. Clair County.

Karen Adams, 77, was last seen around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3 in Atlanta, Michigan. She was driving a 2018 Silver Chevy Cruz that has EMD8870 on the license plate. 

She is described as 4'10'' and weighing 80 lbs. She was last wearing a white jacket with red pants. 

Her family says she has slight dementia, and had no phone with her. She is from St. Clair County, but went missing in Montmorency County. 

Officials say she left from Schmallers Road and M-33 south in Avery Township.

If you see Karen Adams or have any information, contact the Montmorency County Sheriff's Department at 989-785-4238 ext. 1. or call 911.

You can also call 810-985-8115. 

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