Police and Prince George Search and Rescue mobilized on Wednesday to locate a missing man in the city.
The focus area was on Highway 16 east of town. Wayne Edward Pitman, 45, was last seen on Tuesday night at about 8:45 and by Wednesday morning family and friends were alarmed by his unexplained absence.
There was worry that a medical condition was playing a role in his disappearance and indeed that was the case, searchers discovered.
"Police located Pitman's black Dodge pickup truck off the side of the highway," said Prince George RCMP spokeswoman Const. Lesley Smith. "Prince George RCMP received a call from the Pitman family (on Wednesday) advising he had returned home on foot and was no longer missing. (He) arrived at his house and collapsed in the driveway. EHS was called and he was taken to UHNBC for medical care."
Police will follow up to get the full story of what happened, but said the search itself was concluded and were relieved the Pitman had emerged and was now in good hands.
