HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. — Police canceled a Silver Alert after locating a missing 69-year-old Danville man.
Charles Adkins was found in a corn field about a mile south of his home. He was walking at the time and was not injured, according to police.
Adkins was transported to the hospital to be checked out after having been outside since Monday evening.
Authorities had issued a Silver Alert fearing he may have been in extreme danger and requiring medical assistance.
People from the community joined with law enforcement and other agencies to search for Adkins. He was located Wednesday around noon.
Amber Alert vs. Silver Alert: What's the difference?
There are specific standards a person's disappearance must meet in order for police to declare an Amber Alert or a Silver Alert.
Amber Alerts are for children under the age of 18 who are believed to have been abducted and in danger. Police also need to have information about a suspect and their car to issue an Amber Alert.
Silver Alerts are for missing and endangered adults or children. They are much more common for missing people. It was not until last year when the standards for Silver Alerts were expanded to include children.
In both situations, these alerts must be issued by police.
