Missing woman survives over a week in the wilderness

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A woman who was reported missing near Rocky Mountain House is recovering in the care of her family after she emerged from the bush several days after she escaped her attacker.

Stephanie Dawn Beaverbones was reported missing and was last seen on the north end of the O'Chiese First Nation on July 14.

RCMP started searching for Beaverbones, 25, on July 18 with help from members of the community and search and rescue crews.

Police say she appeared out of the bushes 12 days after she escaped her attacker and that she managed to survive despite being badly injured.

"She was suffering from exposure, may have been mildly concussed from the altercation -- not in great shape," said Cpl. Nick Munro on Tuesday.

Kevin Roy Gladue, of the O’Chiese First Nation, is charged with Aggravated Assault, Sexual Assault and Obstructing a Peace Officer in connection with Beaverbones disappearance.

Gladue, 36, will appear by CCTV in Rocky Mountain House Provincial Court on July 31, 2013 to answer to the charges.

Police say Beaverbones is now with family members and is recovering.