Missing woman off ferry found OK near Seattle

Published 11:36 am Thursday, June 25, 2009

SEATTLE — The Spokane woman who left her car on a ferry in Seattle and disappeared was found hitchhiking at Lake Forest Park, north of Seattle.

The State Patrol says a police officer reunited Amy Story early today with family members who were staying at a motel in the area.

Family members have said the 27-year-old may not have taken medication for a bipolar condition.

She left her car on a ferry that arrived in Seattle on Monday from Bainbridge Island. She had been visiting relatives in Sequim.

The abandoned car led the Coast Guard — including a helicopter crew from Port Angeles — and others to search Puget Sound.

Security video later showed she walked off the ferry.