My click bait newsfeed told me this morning that she & her dog were found & are doing well.
Initial report is she took off when a man with a knife approached her & threatened her with rape. The report I read said she was taking a bathroom break while her husband moved the car from their remote camp site.
When she fled from the man, she was wary of getting on any of the main roads for fear of running into him again, yet wasn’t sure how to get found (by S&R).
If you are concerned about your kid hikers, consider buying them a Spot and subscription service — something most young people could not afford or would not prioritize.
If they run into trouble on the trail, they can send a signal. You can get them at REI. You will worry less! Maybe?
And…bear spray. Not only good for bears, but good for loose dogs when one is walking their own dog, & good against bad humans too.