69-Year-Old Man Found Alive In The Woods 17 Days After His Wife Reported Him Missing

The helicopter then came back to get the Jackson County SAR members out, while the remaining people who helped to look for Harry were able to hike out of the area.

“This was the outcome we all have been looking for in this case,” said Sgt. Brad O’Dell.

“It is because of our determined Search and Rescue Teams and the partnerships we have with other SAR teams from around the state, that Mr. Burleigh has been reunited with his family this evening.”