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Lost Man Found

Carlos Vasquez was found disoriented at Parnell Park.

SOUTH GATE (CNS) - A medication-dependent, 79-year-old man reported missing Monday in South Gate has been found and is OK, police reported today.

Carlos Vasquez, who left his South Gate home about 9 a.m. Monday, was found ``disoriented'' at Parnell Park in Whittier late Tuesday night and was taken to a hospital, said South Gate Police Lt. Darren Arakawa.

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Hospital staff notified police, Arakawa said. ``He showed no signs of any injuries,'' the lieutenant said.

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