Miraculous Discovery: 72-Year-Old Woman Found Alive After Spending Days Alone in Idaho Canyon

On Saturday, Dec. 9, two hunters made a remarkable discovery in the area of Map Rock Road and Rim Road in rural southern Canyon County, Idaho. The men found a crushed Chevrolet that “appeared to have gone partway down the canyon wall”, according to a news release by the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office.

The vehicle matched the description for that of 72-year-old Penny Kay Clark, who had last been in contact with her family on Tuesday Dec. 5 and was reported missing by the Nampa Police Department. The men called police to inform them of the scene around 11:40 a.m.

When officials arrived on the scene, the car was found about 200 yards down the canyon wall. Clark was found alive inside the car, having likely spent days alone in the wild. She was taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.

The Canyon County Sheriff’s Office praised the two men for their sharp observations and quick action in calling the police. “We are thankful for the good Samaritans who called in the vehicle and for the quick response of our deputies and search and rescue personnel,” said Sheriff Kieran Donahue. “We are also thankful that Penny is safe and will be reunited with her family.”

The Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the incident and has not released any further information.