Man Found After Ourimbah Search
Fell into ditch.
An elderly man's been found after 2 days and nights missing in Ourimbah.
The 82-year-old was winched to safety this morning (Tuesday April 10), after falling into a ditch near Bangalow Creek Lane.
The SES says he was conscious, but dehydrated after spending almost 48 hours out in the open.
He's been taken to Hospital as a precaution.
Police are thanking the community and media for their assistance.
THIS MORNING: The search is up and running again this morning for an elderly man missing at Ourimbah.
The 82-year-old got off at the suburb's train station overnight, and authorities have managed to track his phone to Sohier Park.
Efforts including a flyover by the Westpac Rescue Chopper were unsuccessful in tracking him down overnight
Police and SES are still scouring the area around the park this morning.
