Missing Upper Burrell man with dementia found safe
An Upper Burrell man was found safe Friday morning, a day after he was reported missing, according to state police.
Police and firefighters spent several hours Thursday evening looking for Harry Radaker, 69, after he was last seen around 4:15 p.m. near Alcoa Lab Lodge in Upper Burrell. They searched until about 11:40 p.m. and resumed work Friday morning. He was found around 9 a.m.
Radaker suffers from dementia.
Firefighters on Thursday evening used all-terrain vehicles and bloodhounds as they scoured wooded areas and creek beds.
Joe Napsha is a TribLive reporter covering Irwin, North Huntingdon and the Norwin School District. He also writes about business issues. He grew up on Neville Island and has worked at the Trib since the early 1980s. He can be reached at jnapsha@triblive.com.
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