Podkarpackie: Search teams find missing 77-year-old man

A 77-year-old man from the Kolbuszowa municipality was found safe following an extensive search operation in the Podkarpackie region. The man had gone missing on a Sunday afternoon after leaving his home, prompting his family to alert authorities.

The search involved over 100 participants, including officers from the Kolbuszowa and Rzeszów police departments, firefighters, and specialized search and rescue groups such as STORAT and the Stalowa Wola Search and Rescue Group. Rescuers utilized drones and search dogs to locate the man.

He was discovered in the town of Nowa Wieś around 1:30 AM on Monday. Although medical teams were called to the scene due to the duration of his disappearance and his age, he was found to be in good health and was subsequently released into the care of his family.