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Silver Alert canceled for missing 89-year-old Lincolnton man

Officials confirmed the man was found safe.
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LINCOLNTON, N.C. — A previously missing 89-year-old Lincolnton man has been found safe, officials confirm. The Silver Alert has been canceled. 

According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the man went missing on Oct. 6 when he failed to return home. He was reportedly suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment, deputies report. 

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Since he has been found safe, WCNC Charlotte has removed his name and photo from this story. 

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