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An elderly man who went missing but was found after a four day search is in a critical condition in a Sydney hospital.
Ronald Weaver, who suffers from Alzheimer’s and other medical conditions, went missing from Woolcott Avenue in Wahroonga at 10am on Tuesday, sparking a full-scale search of up to 100 emergency service workers.
The 79-year-old was found by New South Wales State Emergency Service (SES) in North Wahroonga bushland yesterday.
Weaver’s wife Hannah said he was not in a good condition.
“Ron is very smart person, he was a very good memory and he is very frustrated he has dementia now,” she said.
She thanked emergency service crews and the community helping her find her husband.
“You know I’m 60 plus but I just jumped up like a little girl. I was so happy, it’s a miracle.
“I just saw so many people work together to find Ron… I really appreciate it, I don’t know how to express it in words.”
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Yesterday Acting Superintendent Carlene Mahony said he was found in “very dense” bushland just off Jubes Mountain Bike Park near a tree.
“He was in good spirits and could respond to his name and he was showing signs of being able to hold rescuer’s hands at the time,” Mahony said.
Weaver was found in an area that had already been searched.
“We presume that he has moved around this area and he has been in that tree or near that tree for probably the last 24 hours.
“It was really nice and amazing to see her reunite with him and he did recognise her when she came down to the scene.”
The four-day coordinated effort involved NSW Police resources including PolAir, the dog squad and trail bike unit as well as NSW SES, NSW Rural Fire Service and the National Parks and Wildlife Service assisted in the four-day land and air search.
