FYN has just learned that Mr. Earl Townsend was found safe and he is headed to the hospital for evaluation. Mr. Townsend, who has been missing since Sunday evening, was found by an unknown individual at a location two and half miles out 282. The individual then drove with Mr.Townsend 8 miles to the search and rescue team’s headquarters. After his identity was verified, Mr. Townsend was delivered by ambulance to the hospital for medical attention.

Mr.Townsend will be reunited with his family at North Georgia medical center.

Here’s the FYN interview with deputy director Aaron Freeman.