The Oneida County Sheriff's Office say an elderly Bridgewater man has been found safe after he was reported missing Thursday morning by family members.

The 76-year old man was located in a wooded area off of Gulf Road.  Deputies say the man had fallen.

They say the man, who was believed to be suffering from dementia, was non-verbal and was suffering from exposure.

He was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

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