BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — A man who was last seen Tuesday morning in Burke County has been found safe and brought back home.
The Burke County Sheriff's Office was previously looking for the man, who left his home around 10 a.m. that morning along Gold Mine Road in the Dyartsville area. He was seen walking near the wooded area or on roads nearby, between Dyartsville Road and US Highway 64.
At the time, deputies noted the man was accompanied by a small dog wearing a harness and leash.
In an update Wednesday evening, deputies announced he and his dog were safely located. He was treated on scene by first responders and returned home.
WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.
SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart
All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.