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HENRICO -- A 79-year-old Henrico County woman missing since Tuesday night was found this morning on a woodline near Interstate 295, about 3 miles from her home, authorities said.

Martha Vandyke, barefoot and wearing a housecoat over a gown, was believed to be in good condition when she was found south of Carriage Point Lane near The Crossings golf course about 7:50 a.m., according to officials at the scene. A fence separated her from the interstate; earlier she was believed to have walked through a waist-deep swampy area.

“She does have a few scratches and she is being transported to the hospital for evaluation,” said Lt. Linda Toney, a police spokeswoman.

Vandyke was reported missing about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Authorities said she had wandered in search for her dog, which was later found in her yard.

She was found with the help of volunteer canine units, including teams that had recently participated in the search for the three people killed in a Caroline County hot-air balloon wreck.