Search Ends Woman Last Seen Near N.J. Wildlife Refuge

Authorities say they’ve “concluded” the search for a woman who recently appeared to disappear near a wildlife refuge in New Jersey.

April Chmielinski, 60, was last seen in the area of the Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge in Medford Township, according to a news release from the local police department.

Medford police announced the missing person investigation on Saturday, July 26.

Just before 4 p.m. local time on Sunday, July 27, the department said its search for Chmielinski had come to an end.

While they did not share further details about Chmielinski’s whereabouts, they indicated that information was being limited out of sensitivity to her family.

“After an exhaustive and coordinated effort, all active search operations have now concluded,” police said in a separate statement. “We are grateful to all the first responders, volunteers, and partner agencies who dedicated their time and resources.”

They added, “Out of respect for the family’s privacy no further details regarding the circumstances will be released at this time.”

The Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge was closed to visitors on Saturday for what it described in a post on Facebook as “unforeseen circumstances.”

“We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding,” the post stated.

In an update, the organization said it was open to visitors on Sunday.

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The Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, also known as Cedar Run, is a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit organization “dedicated to the preservation of New Jersey’s wildlife and habitats through education, conservation, and rehabilitation,” according to its website.

The nonprofit “manages 171 acres of critically important Pinelands habitat,” including more than three miles of hiking trails.