Missing Flagler Beach woman, 62, found dead in marsh

A 62-year-old woman was found dead Wednesday in a marshy area near her home in Flagler Beach a day after she went missing, according to Flagler Beach Police.

Martha L. Company was last seen at her residence Tuesday morning by her daughter. There were no signs of foul play at Company’s home and her vehicle was in the driveway, police stated.

She was found about 8:14 a.m. Wednesday under thick underbrush in a marshy area off South 27th Street, police stated. Paramedics from Flagler County Fire Rescue pronounced her dead at 8:31 a.m.

Company's residence was on South 27 Street and bordered a wooded area, according to property records and Google maps.

Flagler Beach Police, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, deputies and drone team, as well as Flagler County’s Fire Flight Helicopter and the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Helicopter had searched for the missing woman.

An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.

“Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Ms. Company’s family and friends in this most difficult of times,” Flagler Beach Police Chief Matt Doughney stated in a release.

Doughney thanked other agencies and citizens for their assistance and concern.

“Clearly this was not the outcome we’d hoped and prayed for in this case, and the assistance we received from our law enforcement partners in the search was greatly appreciated,” Doughney stated. “The outpouring of sincere concern, prayers and post shares from citizens on social media was overwhelming, and we hope that continues as Ms. Company’s family and friends grieve the loss of Martha.”

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Missing Flagler Beach woman found dead in marsh