From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
PELHAM –UPDATE: 8:25 a.m. Sunday- The Pelham police reported on social media, “Lisa Holman has been located by a search team in the woods and is ALIVE!”
The search for Holman began Saturday after her wrecked car was located on Shelby County Road 36, but there was no sign of her.
“We will provide more updates as they are available. Thank you to everyone who aided our department in this search and the media for helping share Lisa’s story,” Pelham police posted Sunday morning.
Holman’s family released the following statement on Sunday afternoon:
In lieu of the many requests for public appearances and interviews, the family of Lisa Holman would like to issue the following statement to be shared with all interested media outlets:
Needless to say, the last two days have been very emotional for our family; Lisa’s rescue Sunday morning was definitely an answered prayer. Amazingly, she has suffered only a few broken bones and other minor injuries as a result of the accident. Her ability to withstand these injuries, the weather conditions, and the length of time in the woods is a testament to her resiliency.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the coordinated effort provided by the Pelham Police Department, Pelham Fire Department, and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. They led this rescue mission not only with determined tenacity, but also with true compassion. They kept the family comforted and well informed while organizing the rescue efforts. We would also like to thank the following agencies who assisted in the search: Shelby County EMA, Chelsea Fire Department, Childersburg Rescue Squad, Alexander City Rescue Squad, Regional Paramedic Service, SAR K9’s of Alabama, the American Red Cross, and Red Mountain Search Dog Association.
We would like to thank the literally hundreds of volunteers who offered their assistance throughout Saturday and Sunday. It was a team of these volunteers that finally reached Lisa on Sunday morning. Chelsea High School was instrumental in providing a staging area and bus transportation for the volunteers beginning at 5:30 a.m. Sunday morning. In addition to those who were able to physically show up, there were literally thousands of others lifting the entire effort up through prayer. We are grateful to be part of a close-knit community that never hesitated when their assistance was needed.
PREVIOUSLY REPORTED: According to the Pelham Police Department, an active search is currently underway along County Road 36 for Lisa Holman, age 45, of Chelsea.
UPDATED: 7 a.m. Sunday morning update from the Pelham police-
The search is resuming as we speak. Because of the overwhelming response, the number of volunteers will be capped at 200 this morning.
We’ll need more volunteers this afternoon, so if you were not able to make it out this morning, please meet at Chelsea High School no later than 12:00p.m. Sunday.
All volunteers must be at least 18 years old, and you must have a cellphone. Again, thank you to everyone for offering time and resources in the effort to find Lisa Holman.
UPDATED: Pelham Police posted the following update Saturday night:
As night falls, we are still searching for 45-year-old Lisa Holman. We are calling in some outside resources and fresh search K9s to aid in the search. If these yield no results, the search will be suspended for the night, and we will resume at daybreak Sunday.
Many of you have reached out to us, offering to volunteer in the search. If you would like to do so, please meet at Chelsea High School at 6:00a.m. Sunday. Officers will be on hand to provide instructions.
PREVIOUSLY REPORTED: Her vehicle was found wrecked this morning. She was last seen wearing a hot pink sweater and black leggings.
Police are asking that anyone who saw a woman fitting this description, especially along CR 36 between Bent Creek Drive and Brasher Road, to call them at 205-620-6550.
Anyone living near the area is asked to keep an eye out, as well, but please do not interfere with the law enforcement search.
CR 36 is still closed in this area as the search continues. We will let you know when it is reopened.