Hiker With Multiple Sclerosis Missing Near Nanaimo, B.C., Is Found Safe

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 17 Oct, 2019 07:49 PM

NANAIMO, B.C. - The search is over for a Vancouver Island man with multiple sclerosis who went out for a walk near Nanaimo, B.C., on Tuesday.

RCMP issued a notice Wednesday saying 51-year-old Cortney Latoski has been found safe and sound.

Latoski set out Tuesday for a lengthy walk through the Living Forest Campground and his family reported him missing six hours later.

Nanaimo Search and Rescue was contacted and crews searched unsuccessfully overnight.

Police didn't give details of where the man was found but say his family members have been notified.

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