DUGGER, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A 36-year-old man who was reported missing is safe after being found in a 30-foot embankment.
According to the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, deputies located the man after responding to a missing person’s report near Dugger on September 21.
Upon arrival, the father of the missing man advised deputies that the 36-year-old was experiencing a medical episode.
During a search of the area, officials said they located clothing belonging to the missing individual, leading them to a nearby cornfield.
The missing man was then found down a 30-foot embankment in the woods.
“Thanks to the rapid actions and response time of the deputies and assisting agencies, the male was located within 10 minutes, safely removed from the woods, and transported to the hospital in stable condition,” said the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office.
