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A missing senior has been found in the Bridge City.
Police said 71-year-old Wallace Ochitwa has been found safely. He was reported missing on Monday.
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According to police, 77-year-old Michael Graham was last seen leaving City Hospital shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday. He has trouble walking, police said, and “is in a vulnerable state.” (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Meanwhile, there has been no trace of Michael Graham since he was captured on video surveillance leaving City Hospital on Dec. 16 and walking toward Queen Street.
In a statement, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) said due to privacy legislation it can not provide information about patients.
“The SHA does have processes in place for when patients leave facilities prior to discharge, and works closely with local police services in those situations,” the health authority said.
At the time, police expressed concern the 77-year-old, who has difficulty walking, is in a vulnerable state.
“We are still investigating Mr. Graham’s missing person file,” said police spokesperson Alyson Edwards in a statement Monday.
“It has been handled from the beginning by our Missing Persons Unit which has utilized patrol and public safety unit resources to conduct searches for Mr. Graham. The investigation is ongoing however and we are meeting regularly with his family.”
Saskatoon Search and Rescue a ground search and rescue team made up of volunteers said they only get involved at the request of police, and could not say whether or not a request has been made for their help.
According to the group’s website, the majority of their activations recently have been for searches for people who are in a vulnerable state including persons with dementia, autism or other cognitive disorders.
It’s the main reason Saskatoon Search and Rescue launched Project Lifesaver in 2017. Participants in the program wear personalized wristbands that emit a radio-frequency so they can be traced.
City Park residents have been asked to check their yards, sheds and garages.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Graham was asked to contact police.
