Woman Missing in Salmon River Found Safe

East Hampton Police and the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection have found a woman who was missing in the Salmon River late Wednesday afternoon.

The 36-year-old Torrington resident climbed ashore was found walking back through the park, according to DEEP officials.

The woman's boyfriend saw the current pull her away and called 911, authorities said. She was reported missing in the water at Salmon River State Forest.

Police said the woman was in the water for half a mile before she was able to climb to safety.

The state park is 1,300 acres spanning in the towns of Hebron, Marlborough, Colchester, East Haddamand East Hampton.

Authorities are warning people to stay out of high water due to dangerous conditions.

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