Missing Lockport man confirmed safe after days-long search at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

An Illinois man has been found safe after being missing for more than a week at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee.

Marcin Bachleda Blaszczak, 29, of Lockport, was last seen at the Sugarlands Visitor Center, near Gatlinburg in eastern Tennessee, on August 22.

At least 47 park rangers and volunteers took part in the search. His wallet, backpack, extra shoes and cash were left inside his car, but he was nowhere to be seen.

A family member said they spoke with him the night before he went missing, but didn't pick up on anything strange before he went missing.

Park officials on Tuesday afternoon said Bachleda-Blaszczak was confirmed safe in North Carolina, outside of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

They say the investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

No additional information was released.