In a remarkable development in Los Angeles, Jeanne Rus Litvin — who was reported missing last week — has been found alive and is currently hospitalized at Community Hospital of Huntington Park, nearly an hour’s walk from her home, bringing relief after days of intense concern.
Litvin, a longtime writer for the Jewish Press who suffers from dementia, was last seen leaving her residence at 148 S Alta Vista Blvd at approximately 7:25 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, prompting a major search effort.
At the request of Hatzolah of Los Angeles, approximately 30 Chaverim Of Rockland volunteers – led by Coordinator Yossi Margareten and Search and Rescue Coordinator Moshe Jacobowitz – flew in from Monsey early Monday morning, launching an around-the-clock search operation that continued nonstop.
Working under difficult and at times unsafe neighborhoods, the volunteers spent 24 hours a day reviewing surveillance footage and tracking her movements. They analyzed camera footage spanning nearly 9 miles, using advanced equipment including drones and specialized search technology.
Authorities tell YWN say Litvin walked an estimated 10 miles on the morning she went missing.
Their relentless and tireless efforts ultimately led to her being located alive.
The extraordinary dedication of the Rockland Chaveirim volunteers, as well as Hatzalah and many community members, is being widely praised, as their expertise, persistence, and commitment were instrumental in bringing this search to a successful conclusion.
where was she found? in the hospital? or on the street??
It’s actually about an hour drive – 5 hour walk from her house!
Chaverim of rockland wow wow wow
Solid search and rescue team
You guys are amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Congratulation to Rockland Chaverim SAR team
הודו לשם כי טוב כי לעולם חסדו
Amazing tyh
How many days was she in the hospital
That’s an amazing news theses Tsadikim from Hatshala cake to my office this week and we saw her walking by my office where was she when the found her how did she survive 1 week alone on the street?
Great news before Shabbat
This is truly incredible and emotional to read. The fact that she was found alive after walking such a long distance, especially given her condition, is nothing short of a miracle.
The dedication shown by Chaverim of Rockland, Hatzolah of Los Angeles, and everyone involved is beyond inspiring. Flying in, working nonstop, analyzing miles of footage, and not giving up for a second — that level of commitment saves lives.
It’s also a powerful reminder of how strong a united community can be when people step up with urgency and care.
Wishing her a full and smooth recovery
Boruch HaShem! What a relief for the all Tzibur! Mi KeAmecho Yisroel! Having been tenacious for all theses weeks, without any interuptions! Day and night! Thank You all, The Chaverim, Hatzoloh For the big Kidush HaShem you have brought about!
Hodu L’HaShem Ki Tov!! Gut Shabbos!
Thank G-d & thank you to everyone who worked tirelessly to find Cousin Jeanne.
Very proud
Fantastic news ! ! ! Multiple exclamation points are substandard writing usage, but seem appropriate in this amazing instance. Thank you to G-d, to all the Hatzalah and other volunteers who took part in the systematic search in L.A. for Jeannie Litvin, a lovely, smart, learned, sweet and talented wife, mother, author, organizer, and friend.