Flagler County deputies rescue missing 72-year-old man found unconscious in woods
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Flagler County, FL - Flagler County deputies rescued 72-year-old Allyn Schmidt on Friday after he was reported missing by his family on December 15 and later found unconscious near his abandoned car in the woods.
Deputies discovered Schmidt 50 yards from his car, where he appeared to have fallen by a tree. They carried him back to his car and drove him out of the woods to safety.
Daniel Acosta, a shopper, expressed concern about the situation, saying, "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, another shopper, emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating, "It's not a game. It's not a game at all. People really need to take things seriously about things happening, for sure."
Preto was arrested and booked into the Charlotte County Jail after deputies caught him trespassing at a Walmart.