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[NorthFairfaxBoy]

PRESS RELEASE

MISSING PERSON - FOUND
10-19-2007 - 10-20-2007

On 10-19-2007, the Vermont State Police were notified of a missing 75 year old male who has Alzheimer's disease. The missing person was identified as John L. Kuhn of Fairfax, VT.

Mr. Kuhn was last seen at his residence on 10-19-2007 at 2:30 PM. The disappearance of Mr. Kuhn was uncharacteristic of his past behavior.

A hasty search was conducted by the family prior to notifying the Vermont State Police.

Upon arrival of the Vermont State Police, a search was conducted utilizing State Police personnel, a K-9 unit, and members of the Fairfax Fire Department.

After the initial search efforts did not locate Mr. Kuhn, the State Police Search and Rescue Team was called in. A mobile command post was established at the Kuhn residence as searching continued throughout the night. The United States Customs and Border Protection provided a helicopter with enhanced search capabilities. The extreme weather conditions limited the overnight search efforts.

The next morning numerous Search and Rescue units arrived on the scene and began a systematic and methodical search of the area. The Vermont Army National Guard also committed aerial resources to the search. Stationary roadblocks were established and flyers containing Mr. Kuhn's photo were distributed.

At approximately 9:45 AM on 10-20-2007, Mr. Kuhn was located by two hunters who had been provided the missing person flyer at a roadblock earlier that morning. The hunters were identified as Earl Mongeon Jr. and Brian Zinger both of Westford, VT.

Mr. Kuhn was located approximately one half mile from his residence where he was last seen.

Mr. Kuhn was taken back to his residence where he was reunited with his family. Mr. Kuhn was then transported via Fairfax Rescue Squad to the hospital for evaluation.

The Vermont State Police Search and Rescue Team , and the Critical Incident Dispatch Team were assisted by the following agencies/organizations: US Customs and Border Protection, Vermont Army National Guard, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, Fairfax Fire Department, Fairfax Rescue Squad, New England K-9 Search and Rescue, Colchester Technical Rescue, Upper Valley Wilderness Response Team, Waterbury Back Country Rescue.

Note to press correspondent: any further press inquiries should be directed to Lt. Edward Miller at the Vermont State Police at (802)524-5993.