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Missing Benguet man found safe near creek in Itogon
Search and rescue efforts in a mountain town have concluded successfully after authorities located a missing man in good condition. The individual was discovered near a waterway following a coordinated search by police, local officials, and family members.
LSN Philippines ·
A man reported missing in Itogon, Benguet, has been found safe, authorities confirmed on Tuesday, September 8. The discovery came after an organized search operation involving police personnel, barangay officials, and members of the man's family who combed through areas surrounding his residence. The search effort focused on pathways and terrain near the locality, reflecting concerns about the man's whereabouts in the mountainous region. Personnel located the man seated in the vicinity of a creek that runs through the area, indicating he had not traveled far from his home. The successful conclusion of the search operation brings relief to the man's family and community members who participated in the efforts to locate him. No additional details regarding the circumstances of his disappearance or his condition have been reported by authorities at this time.