Crews find missing 82-year-old Florida man after searching for him for nearly 3 days

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – Crews found a missing 82-year-old Citrus County man after investigators were searching for him for nearly three days, according to state officials.

James Taylor was found safe and sound in a heavily wooded area, according to officers.

Officers said Taylor was reunited with his family.

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Taylor was reported missing around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, he was found around 4 p.m. on Friday.

“This story could have easily had a tragic ending, but thanks to the efforts of everyone who worked tirelessly to find the missing gentleman,” state officials said in a Facebook post.