Missing Wilburton Woman Found Dead Near Creek

<p>Authorities say a missing southeastern Oklahoma woman has been found dead, believed to be the victim of a flash flood.</p>

Tuesday, May 9th 2017, 1:23 pm

By: News On 6


Authorities say a missing southeastern Oklahoma woman has been found dead. Police in Wilburton told reporters that a body found Saturday near a creek has been identified as that of 73-year-old Carole Kirkpatrick of Wilburton.

Police say Kirkpatrick was found shortly after her car was found and that it's believed the car was swept off the roadway during a flash flood.

Police say Kirkpatrick was last heard from on May 1 and that she was reported missing on Friday after her grandson went to her home and found it vacant.

5/5/2017 Related Story: Silver Alert Issued For Wilburton Woman

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