BOUNTIFUL, Utah — A woman who had been reported missing was found unconscious near a Bountiful park Friday morning and died after being transported to a local hospital.
Police say they responded to the area of Mueller Park Road and Bountiful Boulevard at approximately 8 a.m. and found the woman unconscious. First responders performed life-saving measures before she was taken to the hospital where she later died.
The woman was later identified as April Marie Bowden, who was reported missing Wednesday. Bowden left her home without her vehicle, cell phone or money. At the time, police said there were medical concerns that caused alarm over her disappearance.
Investigators began extensively looking for Bowden, including using a K-9 unit to search the area where she went missing.
"We’re still putting the pieces of the puzzle together to determine exactly what led her to this area," said Lt. Andrew Smith with the Bountiful Police Department.
There was no signs of trauma on Bowden or obvious signs of injury, according to police who say they are awaiting an autopsy to learn what led to her death.
"It’s definitely tragic for all parties involved," said Smith. "Our hearts definitely go out to her family in this time and in her unexpected passing, obviously, we hope for the best outcome when a person is reported missing, we hope that we find them."
Anyone with information related to the investigated is asked to call the Bountiful Police at 801-298-6000.
