Found Safe AL - Sidney Burgess, 70, hiker, Randolph Trailhead, Bankhead National Forest, Winston Co., Apr 2019

[cybervampira]

Sheriff's Office Winston County

Please be on the lookout for Mr. Sidney Burgess, 70 years old from Birmingham, Alabama. His vehicle has been located at Randolph Trailhead where he was supposed to be doing a day hike. If you have seen or know anything about his whereabouts please contact Winston County Sheriff's Office at 205-489-2115.

Winston County Sheriff searches for missing 70-year-old hiker

 

[Southern_Girl]

I found this part interesting, for some reason.

(BBM)

“Winston County sheriff’s Chief Deputy Bryan Kirkpatrick on Monday said another hiker encountered Burgess at 10:57 a.m. Saturday. They chatted and even took a picture together before parting ways. But Burgess has not been seen or heard from since then.”

‘We’re exhausting every avenue’: Search continues for beloved pastor who disappeared during north Alabama hike

ETA: Disregard what I said above. I am not suspicious at all about this after reading the comments under the original link given by cybervampira.

 

[Laughing]

Folks, this is a well-loved pastor in my denomination.

Prayers for Pastor Sid & all the searchers!

 

[Southern_Girl]

Found safe!

Former Homewood pastor found safe after vanishing on hike

 

[Gardenista]

Found safe!

Former Homewood pastor found safe after vanishing on hike

So glad they found him! From your link

Winston County sheriff’s Chief Deputy Bryan Kirkpatrick said Burgess was found by a creek early Tuesday afternoon, not far from the falls. He had a little bit of food with him and had been drinking creek water to stay alive.

“He’s alive and well,’’ Kirkpatrick said.Authorities do not yet know if Burgess is injured but said he is too weak to make it out of the woods on his own. A helicopter has been brought in and is hovering over the spot where he was found.

Paramedics are trying to get a stretcher to him. “It will take about an hour,’’ he said.

 

[Laughing]

How do we arrange for a joyful thread-title change?

 

[cybervampira]

How do we arrange for a joyful thread-title change?

I will flag a mod in case it was forgotten.