Physique present in O.C. creek believed that of lacking lady

The physique of a 94-year-old lady who went lacking final week was discovered alongside the San Juan Creek in San Juan Capistrano close to the place she was final seen, in keeping with the Orange County Sheriff’s Division.

The physique was found at about 11:30 a.m. Monday within the space the place authorities had been looking for Shirley “Jean” Airth, who was final seen leaving her residence within the 32000 block of By way of Buena Dec. 18 at about 5 p.m., in keeping with a information launch from the Sheriff’s Division.

The division is ready on affirmation from the coroner, however authorities consider that the physique is that of Airth. Authorities don’t consider her dying to be suspicious.

“On behalf of the OC Sheriff’s Division, we’d like to supply our condolences to Jean’s household and thank the various groups who assisted within the search, the town of San Juan Capistrano, and the general public,” in keeping with the Sheriff’s Division information launch.

A relative of Airth’s posted in a Fb group referred to as “Deliver Jean residence!”: “My household and I can not thanks all sufficient for the love, prayers and help during the last week,” the publish mentioned. “They’ve discovered my Grandma Jean. Might she relaxation in peace figuring out how a lot she was beloved by her household and this unbelievable neighborhood. Maintain your family members tight this vacation season.”