Missing Elderly Adams Man Found Safe
ADAMS TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – A missing elderly man was located safely after a two-day search in the Adams, Tennessee area.
Franklin Luppe Sr, 83, was found approximately one mile from his home on Wednesday morning. Other than suffering from dehydration, he was in good health and spirits.
More than 100 people from multiple law enforcement and first responder agencies along with volunteers from the community assisted in his search. The search area covered a nine-square-mile area around his home at 1000 North Stroudsville Road.
He was found by a team of volunteers led by K9 Deputy Vallejos with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. One of the volunteers heard a noise in an area covered by tall grass near a creek. When they went to investigate the noise, they discovered Luppe.
We would like to thank Montgomery County EMS, Montgomery County EMA, East Montgomery Volunteer Fire, Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office, Cheatham County EMA, Pleasant View Police Department, Robertson County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee Highway Patrol Air Support, Austin Peay State University GIS, and the Tennessee State Park Rangers for their assistance.
We would also like to thank Food Lion on Madison Street, Mission BBQ, Legends Bank in Pleasant View, and Byron Russell with Instant Eye for their donations and services.
“The response to this entire event unfolded very quickly,” said Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson. “All of our emergency responders and volunteers worked tirelessly and seamlessly together and we couldn’t be more proud of that. We are also proud to have been able to bring Mr. Luppe safely back to his family. Thanks to everyone involved for a job well done.”
Photos: Office of the Sheriff Montgomery County, Tennessee
