Missed 76-year-old in Leonding found dead in the forest: tragic end!

Missed 76-year-old in Leonding found dead in the forest: tragic end!

Leonding, Österreich - A tragic incident shaken Leonding when a 76-year-old man who has been missing since Thursday was found dead in a forest on Sunday. The senior, who suffered from advancing dementia, had previously disappeared from the emergency admission of the Kepler University Hospital after collapsing with his wife during a shopping. The search for the man was immediately initiated by the police, the Red Cross and his relatives, but was initially unsuccessful, as meindezirk.at reported.

The crucial note came from the missing person's e-card, which was discovered near the search area. The emergency services then started an extensive search that was carried out using dog relays, drones and a helicopter. On Sunday, supported by seven fire brigades from the region, the man was only found dead, about seven kilometers from his last place of residence, as well as orf.at . This tragic end of the intensive searches not only worries the family, but also leaves a sad trace in the community.