UPDATE: Jeffery has been found by Nelson Search & Rescue in good condition and is back with her family.
"It was the Nelson community that helped tip us off. We had fantastic support in helping this family find their Mom," Cst. Chris Duncan told the Star.
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She was last seen near Rosemont.
Nelson resident Judith Jeffery was last seen at 7:30 a.m. yesterday morning near Lakeview Crescent /Highway 3A/6 intersection in the Rosemont area. She is 68-years-old, and the Nelson Police Department is requesting assistance in tracking her down.
Jeffery is 4'10" and approximately 130 pounds. She has short red hair with blonde bangs and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a dark blue ski jacket, black fleece pants and hiking boots. She was carrying a small Burton backpack.
"Nelson Police, family and friends are concerned for the well-being of Mrs. Jeffery and wish to locate her as quickly as possible. If she is seen please contact your local police department," wrote Sgt. Nate Holt in a press release.
If you have information, contact the Nelson Police Department at 250-354-3919 or Crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).