Marilyn Fahlman has reached out to give heartfelt thanks to those who assisted in countless ways to locate her niece Amy Elizabeth Fahlman.

Sadly, the 25-year-old was discovered deceased yesterday (Oct. 10) following an intense search northwest of Cochrane. Calgary Police Services officials say her death has been deemed non-criminal in nature and won't be releasing any further information.

"Thank you to everyone who helped, particularly those who searched for days in the wild backcountry, who shared posts, who made sandwiches, who delivered flyers and stood shoulder-to-shoulder with us on the highway handing them out, who offered us beds, who prayed with us, encouraged us and cried with us and a million other things that helped us bring our niece Amy home," wrote Marilyn Fahlman in a social media post.

"Sometimes the news is dark and it seems like there is nothing good happening in the world," she continued. "Let me tell you, my friends, there is so much goodness, joy, and compassion. It’s right here inside each of us. We were abundantly blessed by the community near and far, and the memory of that will keep the light on for us."

She made one last request as an "honourary resident of Cochrane."

"Please pray, share, and support the GoFundMe as you are able or feel led. Monies raised will go to support southern Alberta Search and Rescue teams. Our goal is to help bring all the Amy’s home."

You can find the link here.

So far, $51,755 has been raised towards a $100,000 goal of the GoFundMe drive organized by Amy's cousin Trevor Miller.

"Amy is an incredible person who has a deep love for nature and a remarkable talent for capturing its beauty through her art," says Miller in his GoFundMe campaign. "She often spends her days painting the stunning landscapes in the beautiful area surrounding Calgary, Alberta. However, her last adventure has turned into an agonizing nightmare for our family."

Amy was last seen on Sept. 29 and since then, Miller says the Calgary Police Services, RCMP, Search and Rescue teams, and hundreds of selfless volunteers joined together in the tireless search.

Miller praised the search and rescue teams for their determination and dedication. Cochrane Search and Rescue, as well as Mountain View, Sundre, Foothills, and Calgary teams aided with the search.

"These teams utilize their training in navigation, first aid, and wilderness survival to tirelessly comb through rugged terrain, often in adverse weather conditions," writes Miller. "Their commitment to reuniting lost persons with their families has yielded countless heartwarming success stories, providing solace to worried loved ones."

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