Flagler County, Florida – Flagler County deputies rescued 72-year-old Allyn Schmidt on Friday after he had been reported missing by his family on December 15. He was later found unconscious near his abandoned car in the woods.

Deputies located Schmidt about 50 yards from his vehicle, where he appeared to have fallen by a tree. Officers carried him back to his car and drove him out of the woods to safety.

Concerned shoppers reacted to the situation. Daniel Acosta said, “A little scary, especially coming around for little kids. And you see that, I mean, I wouldn’t think it’s safe if you see from far away you think it’s a real gun.”

Sullymar Alicea added, “It’s not a game. It’s not a game at all. People really need to take things seriously about things happening, for sure.”

In a related incident, Preto was arrested and booked into the Charlotte County Jail after deputies caught him trespassing at a Walmart.

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