Missing Elbert County Girls Found After Basketball Game Disappearance
Two girls from the Colorado Springs School went missing in Elbert County before a middle school basketball game on Monday evening. Fortunately, they were found safe the following morning at a nearby residence.
Details of the Disappearance
The incident occurred around 5 p.m. when the girls left Elbert School with their backpacks. They were dressed in blue shorts and hoodies. Their disappearance prompted an urgent response from local authorities.
Search Efforts
The Elbert County Sheriff’s Office initiated a search operation as soon as the girls were reported missing. Approximately 30 people participated in the search overnight. Search and rescue teams combed the area for clues, aided by community volunteers.
- Location of Disappearance: Elbert County
- Initial Search Time: Overnight from Monday to Tuesday
- Distance from Missing Point: The girls were found 7-8 miles away
Safe Return and Parental Reunion
By Tuesday morning, the girls had safely returned and showed up at a residence. Elbert County Undersheriff Dave Fisher confirmed their safe location during a news briefing.
Fisher provided reassurance that the girls would soon be reunited with their anxious parents.
Community Response
The Elbert School District #200 responded swiftly by shutting down the school and designating the site as the incident command post. Additionally, the district canceled all scheduled basketball games for that evening to focus on the search.
The Colorado Springs School informed parents that counselors would be available for students and staff affected by the incident.
Details surrounding the girls’ disappearance remain unclear, but the prompt action by authorities and community volunteers played a crucial role in their safe return.
