WSP, Island County deputies cancel silver alert for missing 85-year-old man

(Washington State Patrol)

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) canceled its silver alert for a missing elderly man after he was found safe Wednesday afternoon.

According to the WSP, 85-year-old Willard Michael left on the Whidbey Island/Mukilteo ferry Wednesday morning. Authorities say his phone was last pinged in Bellevue. 

Authorities say he was driving a dark gray 2018 Jeep Wrangler when he went missing.

WSP says the silver alert was activated on behalf of the Island County Sheriff’s Office.

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Anyone who has seen him or know where he is heading is asked to call 911.

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