Missing Wiltshire man with dementia found alive

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

A man with dementia missing in Wiltshire has been found alive after an overnight search operation.

A man with dementia missing in Wiltshire has been found alive following a major search operation overnight. Wiltshire Search and Rescue deployed its volunteers to the Corsham area after concerns were raised about the man's whereabouts. Teams searched woodland and open areas whilst volunteers from Avon and Somerset Search and Rescue assisted with a rapid search of a lake in the area.

The charity described the conditions for its volunteers as challenging during the overnight operation. The co-ordination between the two search and rescue organisations meant the lake could be searched simultaneously with teams covering the surrounding woodland and open areas.

Following the successful outcome, Wiltshire Search and Rescue highlighted that it receives no regular statutory funding and relies on donations to support its work.

How it is being reported

• Major emergency response in 'challenging' search for missing manA major emergency response was deployed to search for a missing Wiltshire man.Wiltshire Times · 15 Oct, 12:16
• Major emergency response in 'challenging' search for missing manA major emergency response was deployed to search for a missing Wiltshire man.Gazette & Herald · 15 Oct, 12:16

In this story: Wiltshire Search and Rescue · Avon and Somerset Search and Rescue · Corsham · Wiltshire

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