Utah woman last seen several weeks ago in Santa Cruz Co. found safe, authorities say

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Utah woman last seen several weeks ago in Santa Cruz Co. found safe

A Utah woman who was last seen several weeks ago in Santa Cruz County has been found safe and uninjured, according to authorities.

Danielle Staley was reported missing after a bonfire on Nov. 6, around 11 p.m., near Rio Del Mar State Beach in Aptos.

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Staley's longtime partner Alx Nunez says he was the one who reported her missing.

Police have not released information on where Staley was found or what happened during her disappearance.

Stay with ABC7 News for the latest details on this developing story.

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