Updated on May 24, 2023 at 9:55 a.m.
According to Pima County Sheriff's Department, McCooey was found dead during deputies' search in the area surrounding her residence.
They say McCooey had memory and medical issues, and that they found "nothing suspicious regarding the death."
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Updated on May 23, 2023 at 5:05 p.m.
McCooey has been located.
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The Pima County Sheriff's Department is searching for a vulnerable missing 82-year-old woman.
She is identified as Christine McCooey and was last seen around 11 a.m. at 4200 E. Coronado Drive wearing a plaid shirt and gray shorts.
McCooey is described as a 5'7" and about 130 pounds with blue eyes and gray hair.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 911.
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