SPRING HILL, Fla. — Editor's note: Mildred Baligad was found a few streets away from her house. She's in good health and will be returned to her family, according to deputies.
"A special thanks to the observant citizen who read the post and spotted Ms. Baligad while out doing errands this morning. We genuinely appreciate the support we receive from the community," deputies said in a media alert.
The previous story is down below.
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A woman is missing after her family says she walked out of her Spring Hill home and never returned, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Mildred Baligad, 73, was last seen at 9 p.m. Saturday when she left her house to go into her fenced backyard. Deputies say family members discovered she was gone when they went to go find out why she didn't come back inside.
After searching for Baligad for hours with no success, the family got in contact with law enforcement.
According to the sheriff's office, the 73-year-old left her house and started walking in an unknown direction.
Deputies were told Baligad is active and likes to go on long-distance walks or bike rides but never at night. Her bicycle is still at the house.
The missing woman doesn't have any medical or mental health issues and was described as being healthy.
The sheriff's office describes Baligad as being 5 feet, 1 inch tall and 140 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes and she was last seen wearing a teal t-shirt, black-colored sweat pants and red sneakers.
Anyone with information on where the 73-year-old woman is can contact 911 or the Hernando County Sheriff's Office at 352-754-6830. If you're outside Hernando County, please contact your local law enforcement agency.
