An
elderly man from Missouri who was reported missing by his family was
found safe near Newport in Wakulla County as he was making his way to
Apalachicola.
Authorities
said Stephen Richard Brown drove 837 miles before he was found.
Highway
patrol Trooper Gary Spangler was patrolling Highway 98 in Wakulla
County on Monday when he spotted a white Hyundai Tucson parked on the
side of the road.
An
elderly white male was in the driver’s seat.
He
appeared confused.
Trooper
Spangler ran the tag and discoved the driver, Stephen Richard Brown,
was the subject of a Silver Alert.
Trooper
Spangler spoke to the driver and determined that the man was from
Missouri and was attempting to find Apalachicola.
Wakulla
Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found Mister
Brown physically healthy.
After
securing the vehicle, Mr. Brown was taken to Tallahassee Memorial
Hospital for further medical evaluation.
Family
members of Mr. Brown are flying into Tallahassee Regional Airport to
assist in returning him to his home in St. Charles, Missouri.
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