Family says missing Maui hiker has been found alive after more than two weeks

Amanda Eller, who went missing more than two weeks ago in Maui has reportedly been found alive according to KHNL in Hawaii.

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The the 35-year-old woman was spotted by a helicopter in a wooded area sources told KHNL.

Eller hadn’t been seen since May 8, when she disappeared after a hike in a Maui Forest Reserve, known for its steep and rugged terrain. Her vehicle was found with her cellphone and wallet inside in a parking lot at the reserve.

WSOC-TV confirmed the news with Eller's aunt, Lynn Eller Ansley, by phone Friday night. Ansley is one of several relatives who live in North Carolina.

Eller’s parents had offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to her safe return.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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