Missing Search Continues For Missing 3-Year-Old Utah Girl

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ANETH, San Juan County — Search and rescue crews continued to search Saturday for missing 3-year-old Andanndine Jones, who police say went missing Thursday in San Juan County.

The crews were joined by more than 100 volunteers Saturday who searched on foot while boat crews from Grand County, the state and Bureau of Land Management searched the river, according to a release from the Navajo Police Department.

The boat team covered 24 miles of the river while on-foot volunteers covered 8 miles of the riverbed west of Aneth.

Andanndine reportedly walked away from her home in Aneth on Thursday afternoon. After her parents reported her missing, crews from the Navajo Police Department, Montezuma Creek Fire and EMS and the San Juan County Sheriff's Office began searching for her in the Navajo Nation community, according to the police statement.

Crews have searched "on foot, in the air and on the river," the release states. On Friday, searchers focused on the bank near McElmo Creek.

"At this point, the circumstances of Andanndine Jones’ disappearance do not appear to be an abduction," police said.

Search continues for missing 3-year-old Utah girl

Search and rescue crews continued to search for missing 3-year-old Andanndine Jones who police say went missing Thursday in San Juan County.

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[JackBurton]

What's the temperature there?

Pretty sure she's dead.

 

[Pandorama]

Two little brothers wandered away from home here in Queensland the other day. They were 3 and 5. They were even caught on CCTV.
They were found in the river

 

[Knox]

Two little brothers wandered away from home here in Queensland the other day. They were 3 and 5. They were even caught on CCTV.
They were found in the river

Alive or dead?

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I'm not sure if I believe she just "walked away" from her home. But either way I hope they find her alive. I know, I know, but we can hope.

 

[ChaosKitty]

found in the creek
http://www.indianz.com/News/2019/04/04/navajo-nation-in-mourning-after-body-of.asp
"Leaders of the Navajo Nation are mourning the loss of a 4-year-old girl who went missing on the Utah portion of the reservation last month.
Anndine Jones was last seen on March 14 at her home near the Aneth Chapter House. Despite extensive searches of the area, authorities weren't able to locate her.
But the Navajo Nation Police Department late Wednesday night said a body of a girl was recovered from McElmo Creek in Aneth. Her parents "tentatively identified" their missing loved one in what Chief Phillip Francisco said was an ongoing investigation by tribal and federal authorities.
"This has been a difficult time for everyone involved. At this time, we ask for the public's patience and understanding," Francisco said in a statement. "Details will be limited in the forthcoming days as the investigation continues."
"As protocol, the Navajo Division of Public Safety is investigating with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation," Francisco said. "We ask that the public continue to keep the family in their thoughts and prayers as they navigate through this difficult time."
Navajo Police Department: Update on Anndine Jones Search - March 15, 2019
According to Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, law enforcement at this point do not believe foul play was a factor in Anndine's disappearance. He went to Aneth last Friday to meet with the girl's family and offer his support.
“As a father, it’s very heartbreaking to hear of the loss of baby Anndine," Nez said on Thursday. "We know that her family loves her very much and we want them to know that they are in our thoughts and prayers."
“It’s devastating to learn of Anndine’s passing. We will continue to pray for strength and comfort for her family, especially for her parents and siblings,” added Vice President Myron Lizer."


Delegate Charlaine Tso, who represents Aneth and neighboring communities on the Navajo Nation Council, the tribe's legislative body, said she was "sad and heartbroken" to hear the news.