Public thanked after missing 81-year-old is found

David Lee is alive and has been taken to Noble's Hospital

Police have confirmed they’ve found an 81-year-old Douglas man alive after two days of searching.

David Lee was reported missing on Friday.

Officers say he was found by a member of the public near to one of the recreational trails in the South Barrule Plantation.

He'd indicated that he had been walking around for some time. 

Mr Lee has now been taken to Noble's Hospital for treatment. 

In a post on social media officers thanked the ‘great Manx public’ for their help, the assistance provided and people’s vigilance.

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