
Missing 75 Year Old Man is Safe 4 Days After Falling Off a Ledge
A New Sharon man who's been missing since Monday is alright despite four days laying in a bog.
Officials Say the Man Disappeared After Failing To Show Up For a Meeting
Michael Altmaier, 75, of New Sharon was reported missing after failing to arrive at a meeting in Weld on Monday. Someone told authorities they saw him driving on the Colby Miller Road in Farmington that day, but Mr. Altmaier never arrived at his destination. His car was later discovered at the Mount Blue State Park Scenic Overlook, off the Center Hill Road in Weld, but his family and friends said they hadn't heard from him.
Searchers Located Him In a Bog
At approximately 3:45 Friday afternoon, Game Warden Kayle Hamilton and K9 Ash was located laying in a bog about 3/4 of a mile from where his vehicle was located. Officials say he fell over a ledged embankment on Monday and likely became disoriented, ending up in an area of the bog that evening where he fell and was unable to get up.
Mr. Altamaier Was in Surprisingly Good Condition
Game Wardens, search volunteers from MASAR (Maine Association for Search and Rescue) and a paramedic were able to get to Altmaier’s location and provide initial assessment and first aid. At approximately 6:00 pm, a Maine Forest Service helicopter was able to land in the bog and transport Altmaier out to an awaiting ambulance where he was transported to a local hospital where he was admitted for observation overnight. Emergency Rescue Personnel said Altmaier was in surprisingly good condition despite spending the last 4 days laying in the area of the bog.
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