The Cedar Hill community breathed a collective sigh of relief as 82-year-old David McDaniel was found safe after being reported missing from an assisted living home. The Cedar Hill Police confirmed the uplifting conclusion to the search for Mr. McDaniel, who had been last seen wandering away from the establishment in the early hours.

According to the Cedar Hill Police Department, McDaniel walked out of the assisted living facility located in the 200 block of W Pleasant Run around 2 a.m. and did not have access to a vehicle. Concern was particularly high given his age and because McDaniel is dependent on a cane for mobility, raising immediate alarms regarding his well-being.

The police had issued an appeal for the public's assistance, sharing details of Mr. McDaniel's disappearance in hopes that community members might spot him and aid in his safe return. It was unknown what McDaniel was wearing at the time of his disappearance, which only added to the difficulty of the search.

The specifics of how McDaniel was located have not been released. However, the successful outcome underscores the importance of community vigilance and the role of local authorities in responding to such incidents. The Cedar Hill Police have not yet provided a statement on McDaniel's condition upon being found or where he was discovered. Still, the news has brought much-needed relief to concerned residents and McDaniel's family.