BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The family of a missing woman has renewed their search on a North Dakota reservation.
Olivia Lone Bear, 32, was last seen in October in New Town, The Bismarck Tribune reported. Her brother, Matthew Lone Bear, said the Bureau of Indian Affairs has directed searchers to look over the Fort Berthold Reservation again after winter weather pulled volunteers back from the field.
Three Affiliated Tribes Police Capt. Grace Her Many Horses said tribal officers searched regularly throughout the winter and have also assisted the bureau.
The bureau took over the investigation in February following months of searching by her family and tribal police.
“Things are moving in a good direction so far,” said Matthew Lone Bear.
Lone Bear said cities, including Minot, Stanley, Watford City and Williston, have not yet been searched for the vehicle his sister was driving. He added that volunteers are currently searching Fargo and Mandan. Searches in Bismarck and Dickinson have been completed.
“We try not to speculate (on Olivia’s disappearance) because the way that we handle this, we’re going down all avenues,” said Lone Bear. “We just go up and make sure there’s no stone left unturned.”
The Lone Bear family is organizing volunteer search teams with the help of some tribal agencies and a few new searchers.
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Information from: Bismarck Tribune, http://www.bismarcktribune.com
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