MONROE, N.C. — The Union County Sheriff's Office confirmed a missing 78-year-old man has been found safe.
Authorities say he was last seen in the 4100 block of Forest Drive in Monroe earlier in the day on Sunday, Oct. 11.
Authorities say the man was transported to a local hospital for medical care and evaluation due to being dehydrated when located by deputies.
UCSO also credited the K-9 team that helped find the man.
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