A Huntsville man was located by first responders near Geraldine after being reported missing by concerned family members, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.
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Ronald Watkins, 77, was found Saturday after family members reported him missing. (Shutterstock)
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL A missing 77-year-old man from Center Point was located Saturday by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency s Aviation Unit. Ronald Watkins, who suffers from Alzheimer s, was reported missing by his family earlier in the day.
The ALEA received a request to assist the Jefferson County Sheriff s Office with the search and rescue mission just after 7 p.m.
Watkins was wearing a Project Lifesaver bracelet, which was utilized by the ALEA Aviation Unit to gather a quality signal and identify his exact location. He was found near the intersection of Lake Drive and Huffman Road. Once located, Watkins was transported to a local hospital for medical screening and observation.
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