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Missing hospital patient Ivor Evans, 72, is found | |
(about 4 hours later) | |
A 72-year-old man suffering from dementia who went missing from hospital in Carmarthen has been found. | |
Dyfed-Powys Police said Ivor Evans was found shortly before 19:00 BST on Wednesday and has been taken back to hospital for treatment. | |
The pensioner had left Glangwili Hospital with a bandage on his head at about 19:45 BST on Tuesday. | |
Officers became increasingly concerned for him and appealed for the public to check their sheds and outbuildings. | |
"Police can confirm that Mr Ivor Evans, missing in the Carmarthen area, has been found and taken to hospital for treatment," a police spokesman said. | |
"He was found in the Llanarthne area just before 7pm tonight. Police would like to thank everyone who provided information and help in the search." | |
On Wednesday, police dogs, a helicopter and a mountain rescue team were dispatched to search for Mr Evans. | |