After a tense week of searching, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department has reported that Paula Connolly, the 28-year-old woman who went missing from the Campo Indian Reservation, has been found safe. Connolly's disappearance triggered a Feather Alert—a call for public vigilance—after she vanished on April 29. Her vehicle and personal effects had been abandoned at a hotel in the desert town of Jacumba, leading to an intensive search operation and public outreach for assistance.

In a relief to all parties concerned, detectives from the Sheriff's Rural Division confirmed on Tuesday that Connolly was no longer missing. According to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, the Feather Alert previously issued by the California Highway Patrol on April 30 was lifted following her safe return. The Sheriff's Department expressed gratitude towards the media and public for their significant role in this outcome.

Before Connolly was located, the case had triggered widespread concern, with the Sheriff's Department turning to social media to maximize awareness. They urged anyone with information to contact authorities immediately, hoping for a swift resolution.

The circumstances of Connolly's disappearance had been murky, with scant details offered by law enforcement officials about her last known activities or the reasons for her absence. To locate her, the San Diego Sheriff's Department had consistently emphasized the importance of any potential tip-offs. "If you have any information on Connolly’s whereabouts, call 9-1-1 or @SDSheriff at (858) 565-5200," the department had tweeted in a call to action recorded by Hoodline.