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Australian man who went missing on western Washington trip found safe

The 68-year-old man was visiting Washington when he was taken to the hospital for severe confusion. He was discharged and hasn't been seen since.
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A map of the search area for the missing man from Australia that the family is using

RENTON, Wash. — UPDATE: An Australian man who went missing while on a trip in western Washington was found safe on Oct. 13.

A man from Australia was reported missing on Friday while visiting Renton.

The 68-year-old man was experiencing symptoms of severe confusion while he was staying at a hotel in the SeaTac area, according to the Renton Police Department.

He was taken to Valley Medical Center on Wednesday and later discharged that same evening. According to police, he left the hospital on foot and headed south on Talbot Avenue.

According to his family, the man did not return to his hotel to get his belongings and missed his flight home. 

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