Missing Florida Woman Jessica Rapsys Found Safe in South Carolina Following Multi-Agency Search

Florida Woman, Jessica Rapsys, Found Unharmed in South Carolina

After an intensive multi-agency investigation spanning over several tumultuous days, a 27-year-old Florida woman, Jessica Rapsys, was found in Allendale County, South Carolina. Rapsys, who had been missing since August 13, was found in a rural area three days after her empty vehicle was discovered stuck on train tracks.

Call to Action – Allendale County, SC

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) responded to an urgent call regarding Rapsys’s disappearance in the Steel Creek Plantation area of Allendale County. “Finding Jessica was a team effort,” expressed Allendale County Sheriff James Freeman on August 16 in a public statement, emphasizing the cooperation and tenacity shown in the search for the missing woman.

Vehicle Found Abandoned

According to official reports, the Allendale County Sheriff’s Office discovered Rapsys’s abandoned vehicle, a blue sedan, caught on train tracks on Tuesday night, August 13. The keys were still in the vehicle, which presented an intriguing puzzle to law enforcement.

The reason for Jessica Rapsys to be in the rural Steel Creek Plantation area, both a geographical and psychological distance from her home in Jacksonville, Florida, remains shrouded in mystery. The Sheriff’s Department and SLED have launched a detailed investigation into the circumstances of her arrival and subsequent disappearance.

Family Gratitude

Expressing relief at Jessica’s safe recovery, her father, Vid Rapsys, appreciated the exhaustive search efforts carried out by law enforcement authorities. He recognized their tireless dedication and resourcefulness in employing all potential methods in the search for his daughter.

Safety Ensured and Investigations Ongoing

Jessica Rapsys has been transported to a local hospital for a full evaluation and any necessary medical treatment. Despite being found unharmed, the hospital admission acts as a precautionary measure to ensure her well-being after the events of the past few days.

Authorities are yet to release more information regarding the circumstances of Rapsys’s journey to the Steel Creek Plantation area or how she came to be missing. As the investigation continues, further updates will be provided in due course. The emphasis at present remains on Rapsys’s safe recovery and ensuring her return to optimum health following this understandably distressing event.


Author: HERE Chapin

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