“No one knows who he is, can you help us?” : he had been missing for 25 years, his family found him thanks to a newspaper

It's never too late. Late last week, a man who had been missing for 25 years was found while his family was looking for him, reports CBS News. This was possible thanks to a photo of him published in the newspaper, because the man was in a hospital and was not identified.

Not found for more than two decades

Last July, the hospital in California (United States) admitted a man to its establishment. Problem is, the staff is unable to identify it, or even name it. For this, the health institute decides to place an announcement in the press.

“He's been in a Los Angeles hospital for weeks and no one knows who he is. Can you help us?”this was the message accompanied by a photo in USA Today.

“The patient cannot provide his name or any other information that could help in his identification, according to a press release. Staff were unable to provide further information about his condition due to data privacy laws. patients He is a white man in his sixties. He has gray hair and blue eyes and is approximately 1.85 m tall and weighs approximately 56 kg.underlined the hospital via the American press.

And against all odds, the health establishment is contacted by a sheriff as well as the missing persons unit of the Los Angeles Police Department in relation to this mysterious individual. It would be a man whose family reported his disappearance in 1999, 25 years earlier. He was finally able to be identified using his fingerprints.

“This will make their Thanksgiving even better.”

It was the sister of the hospital patient who recognized him in the press and presented herself to the authorities. “She was very grateful that we took the time to follow up. She was over the moon and couldn't wait to call other family members to let them know.”declared the sheriff, relayed by ABC News.

For the police officer, this is very good news for the family, who should be reunited soon, as the holidays approach. “Be persistent when it comes to these things, because there are family members who want answers. It will make their Thanksgiving even better.”he stressed.

However, we do not know the reasons for his disappearance.