Orleans Police photo: Robert Barry
ORLEANS – A missing Alzheimer’s patient who was the subject of a search for more than 12 hours has been found safe.
Orleans Police photo/CWN
Robert Barry, 89, had last seen been seen around 9 p.m. last night at his home on Uncle Israel Road. The intensive search included units on foot and ATVs as well as a helicopter.
Fire District 01 photo/CWN
Shortly before noon, Robert Barry, 89, was found in an area nearby his residence on Uncle Israel Road. Mr. Barry was in good health, and was not in need of medical attention. He was reunited with his family a short time later.
The Orleans Police and Fire Departments would like to thank the Men and Women of the following entities for their resources devoted to Mr. Barry’s health and welfare and safe return home:
Orleans Fire-Rescue
Massachusetts State Police air wing
Massachusetts State Police K9 unit
Yarmouth Police Dept. K9 unit (2)
Town of Raynham Police Dept K9 unit
Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit
Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Drone
Private Drone Operator
The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department K9 UNIT
Barnstable County Technical Technical Rescue
Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Mobil Command Post
Eastham Fire Department
Brewster Fire Department
Harwich Fire Department
Massachusetts Environmental Police
Barnstable County All Hazards Incident Management Team
Orleans Harbormaster
Department Conservation and Recreation
Department of Fire Services Rehabilitation unit
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