KENDALL, Wash. — A Whatcom woman with moderate-level dementia has been missing since Friday morning
Julie Montague Ayers and her partner were walking their dog on Friday morning. At some point on the walk they were separated and she has not been seen since.
Authorities were alerted around 3:00 p.m. Friday and since then, search parties and groups, including law enforcement, family and community groups have been looking for her. The search will continue on Sunday
U.S. Customs and Border Protection flew the area on Friday and Sumas police also deployed a drone to search the wooded area for her.
A Silver Alert has been issued by the Washington State Patrol.
She was last seen wearing knee-high rubber boots and a long, teal and white wool coat.
Montague is 67 years old, 5' 4" and has white hair.
According to the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office, those who want to assist in search efforts can check in with officials at the parking lot of the realtor's office at the entrance to Peaceful Valley on Kendall Road.
Any tips should be reported to the Whatcom County Sheriff’s office at 360-676-6911 and reference case #23A-7840.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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