Lost individual discovered as wilderness exploration becomes a rescue mission for authorities - Law enforcement officers are currently combing the forest in search of a missing individual.
Missing 72-year-old man found in Bayreuth forest
A 72-year-old man from Ahorntal, who had been missing for more than seven hours, was found on a forest path between Ahorntal and Hummeltal in the district of Bayreuth, Germany, on Monday morning.
The police had launched a search for the man after his daughter reported his disappearance in the early hours of Sunday. According to a police spokesperson, the man had been visiting a friend and started walking home on Saturday evening. However, he did not return to Ahorntal.
The search for the man has been ongoing since Saturday evening and has involved multiple patrol cars and a police helicopter. The police report that the man got lost in a wooded area. The man's current location was found on a forest path in the district of Bayreuth, but his current status is not specified in the article.
The man was last seen driving a tractor, but the tractor was left at the friend's house for unknown reasons. The police helicopter has been involved in the search for the man.
The man's age and the fact that he is a senior from Ahorntal have been confirmed by the police. However, his specific name or identity is not provided. The search for the man has now been ongoing for more than 12 hours.
The police are urging anyone with information about the man's whereabouts to come forward. If you have any information, please contact the police immediately.
