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Missing Southwest RivCo Man Found After Extensive Search Operation
After days, of searching, Richard Young, 75, has been found. He went missing in Winchester Monday.
TEMECULA, CA — A 75-year-old man reported missing in the Winchester area has been found, authorities announced Thursday.
Richard Young was located following a massive search effort, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Young was reported missing on Tuesday, and authorities used bloodhound, deputies, volunteers, and a sheriff's helicopter to search for him.
Authorities did not immediately release information about Young's condition nor where he was found.
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According to the Valley News, his daughter posted an update, thanking the community for the support: “He has been found and is safe. We do not have all the details yet. Thank you everyone for your prayers, posts, re-posts and those who were searching. We can not begin to thank you enough," she posted. "Riverside County Sheriff is absolutely amazing. I can not say enough about their efforts and effectiveness. Thank you.”
Young had disappeared after leaving his home on Monday at 4 p.m. in the 33000 block of Sidney Circle, said Sgt. Josh Hephner of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
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