HOT SPRINGS ,S.D. – The Fall River County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Sunday that Kelsie Bryant, who was reported missing by family, was located deceased on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

According to authorities, there are currently no indications of foul play. The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional details will be released until it has concluded.

Officials delayed the announcement to allow time for Kelsie’s family to be properly notified.

In a release, the Fall River County Sheriff’s Office said they “extend our heartfelt condolences to Kelsie’s family, friends, and everyone who loved her. Thank you to law enforcement, search volunteers, and community members who helped spread awareness and assisted in the efforts to locate Kelsie.”

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HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – The Fall River County Sheriff’s Office says they are looking for a woman reported as missing.

Authorities say 39-year-old Kelsie Leigh Bryant was last seen on Monday, October 19 at 4 p.m. She parked her car outside of a business near the intersection of Albany Avenue and South Chicago Street, then started walking south, according to authorities. Bryant left her phone at her residence.

The sheriff’s office says CCTV footage shows Bryant wearing a black tank top, black sweatpants and flip flops with her hair up. Authorities are unsure whether she was wearing glasses.

Bryant is 5’2″, 110 lbs and has black hair and brown eyes.

Officials are encouraging anyone with security cameras in downtown Hot Springs to look through footage during the afternoon and evening of October 19th into the 20th.

If you have any information on Bryant’s whereabouts, you’re asked to call Fall River County Dispatch at 605-745-5155.