Maple Creek man missing since February found safe

A 52-year-old man from the Maple Creek area, who went missing in Cypress Hills Provincial Park in February, has been found safe.

The RCMP said Christopher Tuttle last contacted his family on Feb. 18 and was officially reported missing on March 22.

Police said Tuttle has significant wilderness experience and enjoys being on his own in the wild. However, it was unusual for him to be out of contact for that long.