Missing 79-year-old man found safe after leaving Emory University Hospital
ATLANTA - A 79-year-old man has been found safe after authorities say he left Emory Hospital late last week.
Emory Bowers, a 79-year-old man with disabilities, had last been seen on Aug. 22 at 4:36 p.m. near Emory University Hospital, located at 1364 Clifton Road.
Bowers is described as a white male, standing 5-feet-10-inches tall and weighing approximately 230 pounds. He has blue eyes and thin gray hair. He also has noticeable signs of early-stage Alzheimer's or dementia, struggles with alcoholism, and suffers from psoriasis. The clothing Bowers was wearing at the time of his disappearance is currently unknown.
Bowers had last seen on foot, and authorities were concerned for his safety due to his medical condition.
On Wednesday, The Emory Police Department said officers safely located Bowers.