Missing 91-Year-Old Found In Morris County Park

HANOVER, NJ — A missing 91-year-old man was located in Hanover using the Morris County Sheriff’s Project Lifesaver Program, the Sheriff's Office said on Friday.

The man was reported missing around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, after he was last seen at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday. A Morris County Sheriff's Officer responding to the call received a signal from the man's Project Lifesaver PLI 3000 tracker.

The man was found "less than five minutes" after the officer received the signal, the Sheriff's Office said. He was laying on the ground in Central Park on Eden Lane, wearing minimal clothing, but unharmed.

“This is an outstanding program that reassures the families and caregivers that all
possible resources will be utilized in the effort to locate and return their loved
one home safely. It assists the local municipalities with fast results and keeps the
residents of Morris County safe in all seasons,” said Sheriff James M. Gannon.

The Lifesaver program provides tracking bracelets to people who are at risk of wandering and unable to communicate clearly, such as people with dementia or traumatic brain injuries. The program is free for all residents.

This is the second time this year a person was located using the program. A 66-year-old Kinnelon man was located in June after he wandered away from home.

For an application or more information, visit www.sheriff.morriscountynj.gov or
call Sheriff’s Operational Services at 973-285- 6618.

Image via Morris County Sheriff's Office