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At-Risk San Mateo County Man, 79, Found Safe

The 79-year-old man who left his Woodside home Saturday morning was found safe that afternoon, authorities said.

Jerry Prine, 79, walked away from his home around 11:45 a.m. and hasn't returned.
Jerry Prine, 79, walked away from his home around 11:45 a.m. and hasn't returned. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — The elderly, at-risk man who hadn't been seen since he left his home in Woodside Saturday morning was found safe later that afternoon, authorities said.

Jerry Prine, 79, was found safe after he walked away from his home around 11:45 a.m. Authorities didn't specify where he was found.

Earlier Saturday, authorities said Prine was in danger due to a medical condition. Anyone who saw him was asked to call the San Mateo County Sheriff's office.

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